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What is the primary legislative body in the Philippines called?
What is the primary legislative body in the Philippines called?
How many senators are there in the Philippine Senate?
How many senators are there in the Philippine Senate?
24
Legislative power in the Philippines is vested in a unicameral body.
Legislative power in the Philippines is vested in a unicameral body.
False
What is the maximum term length for a senator in the Philippines?
What is the maximum term length for a senator in the Philippines?
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At what age must one be to qualify as a senator in the Philippines?
At what age must one be to qualify as a senator in the Philippines?
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What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is a qualification for the House of Representatives?
Which of the following is a qualification for the House of Representatives?
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What are the residents' qualifications for a House of Representatives member?
What are the residents' qualifications for a House of Representatives member?
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The legislative districts are apportioned among the provinces, cities, and the _____ area.
The legislative districts are apportioned among the provinces, cities, and the _____ area.
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Study Notes
Legislative Branch
- The Philippines has a bicameral legislative branch, the Congress of the Philippines.
- The Congress is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The Senate has 24 senators who serve six-year terms and are eligible for one re-election.
- The House of Representatives has 250 members (unless otherwise specified by law).
- The House of Representatives is divided into districts and members are elected in accordance with the number of inhabitants.
- The House of Representatives is also composed of members elected through a party-list system.
Requirements for Senate
- Senators must be natural-born Filipino citizens.
- They must be at least 35 years old on election day.
- They must be able to read and write.
- They must be registered voters.
- They must have been residents of the Philippines for at least two years prior to the election.
Requirements for House of Representatives
- Members of the House of Representatives must be natural-born Filipino citizens.
- They must be at least 25 years old on election day.
- They must be able to read and write.
- They must be registered voters in their district (except for party list representatives).
- They must have been residents of their district for at least one year prior to the election.
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This quiz covers the structure and requirements of the legislative branch of the Philippines, focusing on the Congress, which includes the Senate and House of Representatives. Explore the qualifications for senators and representatives, and test your knowledge on the bicameral system's key features.
