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Senators must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of the Philippines for at least ______ years.
Senators must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of the Philippines for at least ______ years.
two
Senators serve ______-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Senators serve ______-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
six
The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of a Senate and a House of ______.
The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of a Senate and a House of ______.
Representatives
House members must be natural-born citizens, at least 25 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of their district for at least ______ year.
House members must be natural-born citizens, at least 25 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of their district for at least ______ year.
The House of Representatives has up to ______ members elected from legislative districts and through a party-list system.
The House of Representatives has up to ______ members elected from legislative districts and through a party-list system.
House members serve ______-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.
House members serve ______-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.
Regular elections for Senators and House members are held on the ______ Monday of May.
Regular elections for Senators and House members are held on the ______ Monday of May.
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Senator residency requirement
Senator residency requirement
Senators must live in the Philippines for at least two years.
Senator term length
Senator term length
Senators serve six-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Congress composition
Congress composition
The Congress of the Philippines is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
House member residency
House member residency
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House of Representatives size
House of Representatives size
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House member term length
House member term length
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Election date for Congress members
Election date for Congress members
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Study Notes
- The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
- The Senate has 24 members elected at large by qualified voters of the Philippines.
- Senators must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of the Philippines for at least two years.
- Senators serve six-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
- The House of Representatives has up to 250 members elected from legislative districts and through a party-list system.
- House members must be natural-born citizens, at least 25 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of their district for at least one year.
- House members serve three-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.
- Regular elections for Senators and House members are held on the second Monday of May.
- Vacancies in the Senate or House can be filled by special election for the unexpired term.
- Salaries of Senators and House members are determined by law, with no increase taking effect until after the full term of all members approving the increase.
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Test your knowledge about the legislative power of the Philippines with this informative quiz! Learn about the composition and qualifications of the Senate and House of Representatives, their terms and limits, and the election process. Discover how vacancies are filled and how salaries are determined. Perfect for anyone interested in the Philippine government and politics, this quiz will challenge and educate you.
