30 Questions
What is the maximum number of representatives elected per party-list in the House of Representatives?
Three (3) representatives
What is the percentage of votes required to secure one seat in the House of Representatives?
2% vote
What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to be eligible for the House of Representatives?
Twenty-five (25) years old
What is the primary purpose of party-list representatives in the House of Representatives?
To represent marginalized and underrepresented sectors
What is the privilege granted to a Senator or Member of the House of Representatives in relation to arrest while the Congress is in session?
Freedom from arrest for offenses punishable by not more than six years imprisonment
What is the scope of the freedom of speech and debate granted to lawmakers in the Congress?
Remarks made in connection with the discharge of duties only
What is the primary purpose of discretionary funds appropriated for particular officials?
To serve public purposes
What happens if the Congress fails to pass the general appropriations bill by the end of a fiscal year?
The previous year's budget is reenacted
What is the purpose of the joint session in the Philippine Congress?
To vote separately on a bill
What is the requirement for a bill to become a law?
It must pass three readings on separate days
What is the exception to the requirement of three readings on separate days?
When the President certifies a public calamity or emergency
What is the purpose of the 'General Appropriation Act' (GOA)?
To allocate funds for public purposes
What is the effect of a pardon on an individual?
It exempts the individual from the punishment for a crime committed.
What is the purpose of the Monetary Board in relation to foreign loans?
To submit reports to the Congress on loans within 30 days from the end of every quarter.
What is required for a treaty or international agreement to be valid and effective?
Concurrence of at least 2/3 of all the Members of the Senate.
What is the effect of a parole on an individual?
It releases the individual from imprisonment but without full restoration of liberty.
What is the purpose of commutation?
To reduce the sentence imposed to a lesser punishment.
Who has the power to ratify treaties or international agreements?
The President, subject to the concurrence of the Senate.
What is one of the foreign affairs powers of the President?
Power to appoint ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls
What is one limitation on the President's power?
The President cannot hold any other office or employment
What is the purpose of the State of the Nation Address?
To provide information for the basis of legislation
What is one power the President has in relation to Congress?
The power to call Congress to a special session
What is one limitation on the President's power in relation to appointments?
The President cannot appoint relatives to government positions
What is one of the President's budgetary powers?
The power to submit a budget to Congress
What is the main benefit of the blending of powers in the system of governance?
To create a more nuanced and effective system of governance
What was the main issue with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) according to the Supreme Court in Ochoa vs. Belgica (2013)?
It violated the principle of checks and balances by giving legislators significant control over spending decisions
What is the core purpose of the power of legislative inquiry?
To investigate and gather information to inform the legislative process
What is one of the ways the power of legislative inquiry can be used?
To identify problems and areas where new legislation is needed
What is the principle that the Supreme Court ruled was violated by the PDAF system?
Checks and balances
What can be achieved through the power of legislative inquiry?
To expose waste, fraud, or abuse of power
Test your knowledge about the structure and qualifications of the House of Representatives in the Philippines, including the number of members, qualifications, and voting system.
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