Philippine Legislative Branch Quiz

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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.

two

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 ______.

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.

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The House of Representatives has up to ______ members elected from legislative districts and through a party-list system.

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House members serve ______-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.

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Regular elections for Senators and House members are held on the ______ Monday of May.

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Flashcards

Senator residency requirement

Senators must live in the Philippines for at least two years.

Senator term length

Senators serve six-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Congress composition

The Congress of the Philippines is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

House member residency

House members must live in their district for at least one year.

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House of Representatives size

The House has up to 250 members elected from districts and through a party-list system.

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House member term length

House members serve three-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.

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Election date for Congress members

Regular elections for Senators and House members are held on the second Monday of May.

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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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