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Which branch of the government has the power to formulate laws on taxation?
Which branch has the sole power to declare war?
Who has the power to address the congress in its opening of the regular session?
Which branch is responsible for controlling the military during peace or in war?
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Who exercises jurisdiction on criminal and civil cases?
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Which branch has the power to define, prescribe, and apportion jurisdiction of courts?
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What are the qualifications for a person to be eligible for the position of President or Vice President of the Philippines?
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Which department is not part of the line of succession in case of a vacancy in the position of President or Vice President?
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What is the term of office for the President of the Philippines?
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Where did President Corazon Aquino decide to live during her term?
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When was the peaceful people's power revolution that took place in the Philippines?
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Which branch is responsible for making and repealing laws in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Powers of the Government
- The legislative branch has the power to formulate laws on taxation.
- The legislative branch has the sole power to declare war.
Executive Branch
- The President has the power to address Congress in its opening of the regular session.
- The President is responsible for controlling the military during peace or in war.
Judicial Branch
- The judiciary exercises jurisdiction on criminal and civil cases.
- The judiciary has the power to define, prescribe, and apportion jurisdiction of courts.
Eligibility for President/Vice President
- A person must meet certain qualifications to be eligible for the position of President or Vice President of the Philippines.
Line of Succession
- The Department of Foreign Affairs is not part of the line of succession in case of a vacancy in the position of President or Vice President.
Presidency
- The term of office for the President of the Philippines is fixed.
- President Corazon Aquino decided to live in the Malacañang Palace during her term.
Historical Events
- The peaceful people's power revolution took place in the Philippines in 1986.
Lawmaking
- The legislative branch is responsible for making and repealing laws in the Philippines.
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Test your knowledge about the executive power vested in the President of the Philippines and the qualifications required to hold the office. Explore the history of presidential elections and terms of office in the Philippines.
