15 Questions
What is the purpose of the Congress in the Philippines?
To legislate and represent the people
Which principle of government ensures that no branch can encroach upon the powers of others?
Principle of Separation of Powers
What power does the President have in relation to bills enacted by Congress?
Veto bills enacted by Congress
Which branch of government may declare laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
Under Executive Order No. 464, what action must heads of departments secure before appearing before either House of Congress?
Consent of the President
What is the main purpose of the principle of Separation of Powers in the branches of the Philippine government?
To prevent any branch from exercising all powers of the government
What is the significance of Executive Order No. 464 (September 26, 2005) in relation to the branches of the Philippine government?
It implements Constitutional provisions on separation of powers between co-equal branches
What is one of the key functions of Congress in the Philippines?
To declare war and make peace
In which department of government do the Senate and House of Representatives belong to in the Philippines?
Legislative Department
What power does the Judiciary hold with respect to laws passed by the Congress in the Philippines?
To declare laws unconstitutional
What is the main duty of the courts of justice according to Section 1 of the Judicial Department?
To resolve actual controversies involving legally demandable rights
What does the Judicial Power include, as described in the text?
The power to interpret laws and make them enforceable
What is the scope of Judicial Power in the Philippines mainly focused on?
Adjudicating legal disputes and determining grave abuse of discretion
What does the power of Certiorari entail in the context of the Judiciary?
A writ issued by a superior court requiring a lower court to review a case
What is the purpose of Mandamus as a power of the Judiciary?
To order a lower court to perform a certain act which it is bound to do so
Test your knowledge about the legislative branch of the Philippine government, particularly the Senate and the House of Representatives. Explore their functions, examples of duties, and their department in the government.
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