Philippine House of Representatives

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What is the maximum number of representatives elected per party-list in the House of Representatives?

No limit

Five (5) representatives

Three (3) representatives (correct)

One (1) representative

What is the percentage of votes required to secure one seat in the House of Representatives?

1% vote

5% vote

2% vote (correct)

3% vote

What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to be eligible for the House of Representatives?

Twenty-one (21) years old

Thirty (30) years old

Thirty-five (35) years old

Twenty-five (25) years old (correct)

What is the primary purpose of party-list representatives in the House of Representatives?

To represent marginalized and underrepresented sectors Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of discretionary funds appropriated for particular officials?

To serve public purposes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the joint session in the Philippine Congress?

To vote separately on a bill Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a bill to become a law?

It must pass three readings on separate days Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the requirement of three readings on separate days?

When the President certifies a public calamity or emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'General Appropriation Act' (GOA)?

To allocate funds for public purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a pardon on an individual?

It exempts the individual from the punishment for a crime committed. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a parole on an individual?

It releases the individual from imprisonment but without full restoration of liberty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commutation?

To reduce the sentence imposed to a lesser punishment. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to ratify treaties or international agreements?

The President, subject to the concurrence of the Senate. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the foreign affairs powers of the President?

Power to appoint ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation on the President's power?

The President cannot hold any other office or employment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the State of the Nation Address?

To provide information for the basis of legislation Signup and view all the answers

What is one power the President has in relation to Congress?

The power to call Congress to a special session Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation on the President's power in relation to appointments?

The President cannot appoint relatives to government positions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the President's budgetary powers?

The power to submit a budget to Congress Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the core purpose of the power of legislative inquiry?

To investigate and gather information to inform the legislative process Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the power of legislative inquiry can be used?

To identify problems and areas where new legislation is needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that the Supreme Court ruled was violated by the PDAF system?

Checks and balances Signup and view all the answers

What can be achieved through the power of legislative inquiry?

To expose waste, fraud, or abuse of power Signup and view all the answers