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What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the Philippines?
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the Philippines?
How many senators are regularly elected in the Philippines every three years?
How many senators are regularly elected in the Philippines every three years?
What is the legal basis for the exclusive power of the Philippine Congress to conduct an impeachment trial?
What is the legal basis for the exclusive power of the Philippine Congress to conduct an impeachment trial?
What is a requirement to be a member of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
What is a requirement to be a member of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
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What type of court is the Sandiganbayan primarily associated with?
What type of court is the Sandiganbayan primarily associated with?
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Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting the law?
Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting the law?
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What is the composition of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
What is the composition of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
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What is the purpose of the Katarungang Pambarangay system?
What is the purpose of the Katarungang Pambarangay system?
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Which position is NOT appointed by the city mayor?
Which position is NOT appointed by the city mayor?
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What is the minimum average annual income required for a municipality to be converted into a component city?
What is the minimum average annual income required for a municipality to be converted into a component city?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of a municipality?
Which of the following is NOT a role of a municipality?
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What is one requirement for a municipality to qualify for city status based on land area?
What is one requirement for a municipality to qualify for city status based on land area?
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How many members are there in the Sangguniang Panlungsod?
How many members are there in the Sangguniang Panlungsod?
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What is the minimum population required for a barangay according to Philippine regulations?
What is the minimum population required for a barangay according to Philippine regulations?
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Which of the following positions is a typical role of the municipal government?
Which of the following positions is a typical role of the municipal government?
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Which of the following is NOT an official position in a barangay government?
Which of the following is NOT an official position in a barangay government?
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Which statement about the roles of cities and municipalities is accurate?
Which statement about the roles of cities and municipalities is accurate?
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Which function is part of the duties of the barangay?
Which function is part of the duties of the barangay?
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What is the minimum population required for a municipality to convert to a city?
What is the minimum population required for a municipality to convert to a city?
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What is required for a municipality to be created according to Philippine laws?
What is required for a municipality to be created according to Philippine laws?
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Which of the following officials is NOT part of the municipal government structure?
Which of the following officials is NOT part of the municipal government structure?
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What role does the barangay serve in the community?
What role does the barangay serve in the community?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of the barangay in the context of community safety?
Which of the following is a responsibility of the barangay in the context of community safety?
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What defines the territory requirement for creating a municipality?
What defines the territory requirement for creating a municipality?
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What is the primary role of provincial governments in relation to municipal governments?
What is the primary role of provincial governments in relation to municipal governments?
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Which function relates to the economic advancement of municipalities?
Which function relates to the economic advancement of municipalities?
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What defines a Multiparty System?
What defines a Multiparty System?
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Which of the following is NOT a qualification for voters in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for voters in the Philippines?
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What is the purpose of a Plebiscite?
What is the purpose of a Plebiscite?
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Who supervises all aspects of campaigns and elections in the Philippines?
Who supervises all aspects of campaigns and elections in the Philippines?
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What is one of the basic functions of a province?
What is one of the basic functions of a province?
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What characterizes a Civil Society?
What characterizes a Civil Society?
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What is the minimum average annual income required for the creation of a province, as per the specified standards?
What is the minimum average annual income required for the creation of a province, as per the specified standards?
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What motivated the formation of Labor Movements?
What motivated the formation of Labor Movements?
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How large must the contiguous territory of a province be to qualify for creation?
How large must the contiguous territory of a province be to qualify for creation?
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Which official is appointed by the governor of a province?
Which official is appointed by the governor of a province?
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What role does the province serve in relation to local government units?
What role does the province serve in relation to local government units?
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What population size must a province have for its formation if it does not meet the income requirement?
What population size must a province have for its formation if it does not meet the income requirement?
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Which position is NOT typically included in the officials of the provincial government?
Which position is NOT typically included in the officials of the provincial government?
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What primary power does a province exercise to protect public welfare?
What primary power does a province exercise to protect public welfare?
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Study Notes
Philippine Law and Governance
- Executive Branch: Implements laws
- Legislative Branch: Creates laws
- Judiciary Branch: Interprets laws
Elections
- To run for Senate, a person must be 35 years old at the time of election
- Senators and Members of the House of Representatives start their terms on the 30th of June following their election.
- There are 24 senators in the Philippines, 12 are elected regularly every three years.
- The Senate and House of Representatives form the bicameral Philippine Congress.
- The Code of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees details the process of impeachment trials by Congress.
- The Supreme Court has the power to examine the constitutionality of executive and legislative actions (judicial review).
Courts
- Supreme Court: One Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices. Qualifications include being a judge in a lower court or practicing law for 15 years.
- Shari'a Courts: Settle legal disputes between Muslims based on customary and personal laws.
- Municipal Circuit Courts: Handle disputes across multiple municipalities.
- Metropolitan Trial Courts: These are trial courts within metropolitan areas.
- Katarungang Pambarangay: A system designed to resolve local disputes and expedite justice outside formal court systems.
- Sandiganbayan: Deals with cases of corruption and graft involving public officials
Local Government
- Barangay: A basic unit of government. Its population must be at least 2,000 citizens, as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Barangay officials: Punong Barangay, 7 Sangguniang Barangay members, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, Barangay Secretary, Barangay Treasurer, and Lupong Tagapamayapa (peace mediators).
- Municipality: Created when its income reaches at least ₱2,500,000 for two years in a row at 1991 constant prices; population has to be 25,000 and a minimum land area of 50 square kilometers.
- Municipal Officials: Consist of a mayor, vice-mayor, Sangguniang Bayan members, secretary, treasurer, assessor, accountant, budget officer, planning and development coordinator, engineer, health officer, civil registrar, administrator, legal officer, agriculturist, environment and natural resource officer, social welfare officer, and information officer.
- City: Created when certain income, population, or land area criteria are met.
- City Officials: Consists of a mayor, vice mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, secretary, treasurer, assessor, accountant, budget officer, planning and development coordinator, engineer, health officer, civil registrar, administrator, legal officer, veterinarian, social welfare and development officer, and general services officer.
- Province: Created when certain income, population, or land area criteria are met.
- Provincial Officials: A governor, vice-governor, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, a secretary, treasurer, assessor, accountant, engineer, budget officer, planning and development coordinator, legal officer, administrator, health officer, social welfare officer, general services officer, agriculturist, and veterinarian.
Other
- One-Party System: A system in which only one political party holds power.
- Multi-party System: A system where multiple parties compete for power.
- Qualifications for Voters: Citizens of the Philippines, at least 18 years old, and having resided in the Philippines and at the chosen voting location for a certain period.
- Political Parties: Groups that organize to contest elections and seek power in the government.
- Elections: Formal procedures where citizens elect officials.
- Electoral Board: Group that oversees election procedures.
- Plebiscite: A vote to approve or reject a proposed law or amendment to the law.
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC): The agency responsible for administering elections in the Philippines.
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Test your knowledge of the Philippine legal system, including the roles of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. This quiz covers election processes, qualifications for public office, and the structure of the courts, including the Supreme Court and Shari'a Courts.
