Philippine Law and Governance Quiz

The branch of government responsible for implementing laws.

The branch of government responsible for creating laws.

The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.

The bicameral legislature of the Philippines, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The highest court in the Philippines, responsible for judicial review.

The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of laws and actions of the government.

15 years of experience as a lower court judge or practicing lawyer in the Philippines

The basic unit of local government in the Philippines.

A barangay must have at least 2,000 inhabitants, as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

A barangay has a Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay members, a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, a Barangay Secretary, a Barangay Treasurer, and a Lupong Tagapamayapa.

Barangays are the basic government units for planning and implementing policies, and act as community forums for people's voices.

Barangays ensure basic services, enforce environmental laws, prevent drug abuse/child abuse, act as a forum for public involvement, and settle conflicts.

A municipality must have at least ₱2,500,000 annual income for two years, 25,000 inhabitants, and at least 50 square kilometers of contiguous land, all certified.

A municipality includes a mayor, vice-mayor, Sangguniang Bayan members, secretary, treasurer, assessor, accountant, budget officer, planning coordinator, engineer/building official, health officer, and civil registrar.

Organization that certifies population figures.

A group in a barangay that helps resolve disputes.

A municipality coordinates and delivers basic services to its residents within its area.

A municipality needs specific income and area/population to become a city.

A city provides essential services and manages its residents' area.

A municipality has specific officials in the Local Government Code.

A city has its own set of officials (separate from a municipality).

Cities need a certain amount of income (at least PHP 20 Million) for two consecutive years.

A city needs a specified area (at least 100 square km) OR a minimum population (at least 150,000) to become a city.

The basic responsibilities include the coordination and provision of core services to citizens.

Provincial governments oversee municipal governments in planning, budgeting, and delivering services.

Provincial governments promote economic growth in municipalities by facilitating technology transfer and agricultural assistance.

Provincial governments enforce laws protecting the environment.

Provincial governments provide advanced health services to supplement those offered by municipalities.

A political system with multiple parties competing for power on a relatively equal playing field.

A political system where only one party holds power.

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in government.

The formal process where citizens vote to choose officials to hold public office.

A province in the Philippines can be established if its annual income exceeds PHP 20 million (based on 1991 prices), and it meets either a minimum land area or population threshold.

Minimum annual income, 20 million pesos, established by the Department of Finance, essential to meet the criteria for a new province.

A province needs at least 2,000 square kilometers(sq km) of contiguous land to be eligible for establishment, with certifications by the Local Government and the Land Management Bureau.

A province needs at least 250,000 residents, with the National Statistics Office responsible for verification, fulfilling a portion of the criteria for potential province creation.

Various roles involved in administration and management, including governor, vice-governor, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, and other specialist officers.

Provinces' responsibilities include service delivery, enacting and enforcing laws, regulations and oversight to support local businesses, land use and construction.

The province acts as a core development and administrative unit, overseeing local governance within its borders, managing the various municipalities.

Provinces issue and manage permits and licences for local businesses land use and construction (industrial or private).