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Philippine Politics and Governance Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Congress in the Philippines?

To legislate and represent the people (correct)

To encroach upon the powers of other branches

To implement Executive Orders

To declare unconstitutional laws

Which principle of government ensures that no branch can encroach upon the powers of others?

Principle of Separation of Powers (correct)

Judicial Review

Presidential Veto Power

Principle of Checks and Balances

What power does the President have in relation to bills enacted by Congress?

Reject appointments by the President

Approve laws without Congressional consent

Declare laws unconstitutional

Veto bills enacted by Congress (correct)

Which branch of government may declare laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional?

Judicial Branch Signup and view all the answers

Under Executive Order No. 464, what action must heads of departments secure before appearing before either House of Congress?

Consent of the President Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key functions of Congress in the Philippines?

To declare war and make peace Signup and view all the answers

In which department of government do the Senate and House of Representatives belong to in the Philippines?

Legislative Department Signup and view all the answers

What power does the Judiciary hold with respect to laws passed by the Congress in the Philippines?

To declare laws unconstitutional Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Judicial Power include, as described in the text?

The power to interpret laws and make them enforceable Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of Judicial Power in the Philippines mainly focused on?

Adjudicating legal disputes and determining grave abuse of discretion Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers