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The Senate of the Philippines is composed of thirty Senators elected at large.
The Senate of the Philippines is composed of thirty Senators elected at large.
False
A Senator in the Philippines must be a natural-born citizen and at least thirty-five years old on the election day.
A Senator in the Philippines must be a natural-born citizen and at least thirty-five years old on the election day.
True
The term of office for Filipino Senators lasts for eight years.
The term of office for Filipino Senators lasts for eight years.
False
The House of Representatives can have up to three hundred members if law permits.
The House of Representatives can have up to three hundred members if law permits.
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Party-list representatives in the House comprise ten percent of the total number of representatives.
Party-list representatives in the House comprise ten percent of the total number of representatives.
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Members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines must be at least twenty-three years of age on the day of the election.
Members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines must be at least twenty-three years of age on the day of the election.
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A Senator or Member of the House of Representatives can serve for unlimited consecutive terms in the Philippines.
A Senator or Member of the House of Representatives can serve for unlimited consecutive terms in the Philippines.
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The regular election of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines occurs on the first Monday of May.
The regular election of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in the Philippines occurs on the first Monday of May.
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If a vacancy arises in the Senate, the newly elected Senator serves for the remainder of the term only.
If a vacancy arises in the Senate, the newly elected Senator serves for the remainder of the term only.
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Members of Congress in the Philippines are privileged from arrest for all offenses while Congress is in session.
Members of Congress in the Philippines are privileged from arrest for all offenses while Congress is in session.
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Study Notes
Legislative Department
- Section 1: Legislative power vested in Congress (Senate and House of Representatives), except for initiative and referendum powers.
- Section 2: Senate composed of 24 Senators, elected at-large by qualified voters.
- Section 3: Senator qualifications: natural-born citizen, 35 years old, able to read and write, registered voter, resident of Philippines for at least 2 years.
- Section 4: Senator term is 6 years, commencing June 30th after election. No consecutive terms allowed.
- Section 5: House of Representatives composed of no more than 250 members, apportioned by population of provinces, cities, and Metro Manila, plus party-list system members (20% of total).
- Section 5(2): For 3 terms after ratification, half of party-list seats filled by labor, peasants, urban poor, indigenous communities, women, youth, other sectors (excluding religious).
- Section 5(3): Districts should be contiguous, compact, and adjacent. Cities ≥250,000 or provinces get at least one rep.
- Section 5(4): Reapportionment of districts within 3 years of census.
- Section 6: House member qualifications: natural-born citizen, 25 years old, able to read and write, registered voter (except party-list), resident of district for at least 1 year.
- Section 7: House member term is 3 years, commencing June 30th after election. No consecutive terms allowed.
- Section 8: Regular elections on second Monday of May, unless otherwise provided.
- Section 9: Vacancies filled via special elections (serve remainder of term).
- Section 10: Salaries determined by law, no increase until after current terms end.
- Section 11: Senators/Members privileged from arrest during session, immune from questioning for statements within Congress.
- Section 12: Full disclosure of financial and business interests required upon assumption of office by members, notify house of potential conflict.
- Section 13: No Senator or Member can hold another government office during their term, or be appointed to an office created/emoluments increased during their term.
- Section 14: Members cant appear as counsel in court, be interested financially in Gov. contracts, be involved in pecuniary matters relating to their office.
- Section 15: Congress convenes annually, on fourth Monday of July (regular session). President can call special sessions.
- SECTION 16(1): Senate elects President, House elects Speaker, by majority vote
- Section 16(2): Each House chooses other officers.
- SECTION 17: Electoral Tribunal (separate body) to decide election contests of members for both houses.
- SECTION 18: Commission on Appointments (composed of Senators and Representatives) reviews and approves appointments to government positions.
- SECTION 19: Electoral Tribunals and Commission established within 30 days of organization.
- SECTION 20: Required preservation of records and audits for members.
- SECTION 21: Senate/House/committees can conduct inquiries in aid of legislation, with respect for rights.
- SECTION 22: Heads of departments can appear before the House/Senate with the President's/House/Senate's consent.
- SECTION 23(1): Congress declares existence of state of war.
- SECTION 23(2): Congress can authorize President's emergency powers in times of war.
- SECTION 24: Budget, debt, local/private bills originate in the House, Senate can amend.
- SECTION 25(1): Congress cannot increase presidential budget requests.
- SECTION 25(2): No unrelated provisions in general appropriations bill.
- SECTION 25(3): Appropriations approval follows a specific procedure.
- SECTION 25(4): Special appropriation bills need to specify purpose, be supported by available funds
- SECTION 25(5): No law can authorize any transfer of appropriations.
- SECTION 25(6): Specific persons can augment funds from savings in other sections.
- SECTION 25(7): If no general appropriations bill passed by fiscal year end, the previous year's general appropriations bill is reenacted.
- SECTION 26(1): Every bill must have only one subject and its subject is expressed in the title
- SECTION 26(2): Bill undergoes three readings, printed copies are distributed three days prior.
- SECTION 27(1): Presented to President to either sign or veto to house of origin
- SECTION 27(2): President can veto specific items in an appropriate bill.
- SECTION 28(1): Uniform and equitable tax system.
- SECTION 28(2): Congress can authorize President to set tariffs/duties in program.
- SECTION 29(1): no money from Treasury without appropriation from Congress.
- SECTION 29(2): no public money/property for sect/religious/religious teacher.
- SECTION 30: Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court cannot increase without consent.
- SECTION 31: No law granting titles of royalty or nobility.
- SECTION 32: Initiative and referendum system for people to propose/enact laws or reject laws.
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Explore the structure and powers of the legislative branch in the Philippines. This quiz covers the Senate and House of Representatives, their composition, qualifications, and terms. Test your knowledge on the key sections that define the legislative framework of the country.
