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What is the term length for the Chairman of the Commission on Audit?
What is the term length for the Chairman of the Commission on Audit?
How many years does the first Commissioner serve, according to the appointment terms?
How many years does the first Commissioner serve, according to the appointment terms?
Which of the following entities is subject to audit by the Commission on Audit?
Which of the following entities is subject to audit by the Commission on Audit?
What authority does the Commission on Audit have regarding inadequate internal control systems?
What authority does the Commission on Audit have regarding inadequate internal control systems?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Commission on Audit?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Commission on Audit?
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What is one of the prohibited actions regarding appointments to the Commission on Audit?
What is one of the prohibited actions regarding appointments to the Commission on Audit?
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What must legislation NOT do regarding entities under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Audit?
What must legislation NOT do regarding entities under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Audit?
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Which body is responsible for appointing the Chairman and the Commissioners?
Which body is responsible for appointing the Chairman and the Commissioners?
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Who may file a verified complaint for impeachment?
Who may file a verified complaint for impeachment?
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What is the timeline for a Committee to submit a report on an impeachment complaint?
What is the timeline for a Committee to submit a report on an impeachment complaint?
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What is required for the House to affirm a favorable resolution regarding Articles of Impeachment?
What is required for the House to affirm a favorable resolution regarding Articles of Impeachment?
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What happens if at least one-third of the Members file a verified complaint?
What happens if at least one-third of the Members file a verified complaint?
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What is the maximum time frame for initiating impeachment proceedings against the same official?
What is the maximum time frame for initiating impeachment proceedings against the same official?
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Who presides over the trial when the President of the Philippines is on trial?
Who presides over the trial when the President of the Philippines is on trial?
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What is the extent of judgment in cases of impeachment?
What is the extent of judgment in cases of impeachment?
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What independent office has been created under the described legal framework?
What independent office has been created under the described legal framework?
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What is the minimum age requirement to be a Member of the House of Representatives?
What is the minimum age requirement to be a Member of the House of Representatives?
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How long is the term for a Member of the House of Representatives?
How long is the term for a Member of the House of Representatives?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the sectors mentioned for party-list representatives?
Which of the following is NOT one of the sectors mentioned for party-list representatives?
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What is the requirement regarding residency for a Member of the House of Representatives?
What is the requirement regarding residency for a Member of the House of Representatives?
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What happens in the event of a vacancy in the Senate or House of Representatives?
What happens in the event of a vacancy in the Senate or House of Representatives?
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How are the salaries of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives determined?
How are the salaries of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives determined?
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For how long do Members of the House of Representatives serve consecutively before they must vacate their position?
For how long do Members of the House of Representatives serve consecutively before they must vacate their position?
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When is the regular election for the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives held?
When is the regular election for the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives held?
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What group is granted the power to design a voting procedure for the disabled and illiterates?
What group is granted the power to design a voting procedure for the disabled and illiterates?
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What is the maximum number of members allowed in the House of Representatives?
What is the maximum number of members allowed in the House of Representatives?
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How long is the term of office for senators?
How long is the term of office for senators?
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What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected as a senator?
What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected as a senator?
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Which of the following best describes the composition of the Senate?
Which of the following best describes the composition of the Senate?
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What percentage of the House of Representatives can be constituted by party-list representatives?
What percentage of the House of Representatives can be constituted by party-list representatives?
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What condition does NOT disqualify a person from being a senator?
What condition does NOT disqualify a person from being a senator?
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What is the requirement for a senator regarding residency in the Philippines?
What is the requirement for a senator regarding residency in the Philippines?
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What is the maximum number of consecutive terms that elective local officials can serve?
What is the maximum number of consecutive terms that elective local officials can serve?
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What must happen for a province, city, municipality, or barangay to be created or altered?
What must happen for a province, city, municipality, or barangay to be created or altered?
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Which of the following cities is independent of its province?
Which of the following cities is independent of its province?
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What can local government units do for mutual benefit?
What can local government units do for mutual benefit?
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What is not considered an interruption in the service of an elective local official?
What is not considered an interruption in the service of an elective local official?
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What type of representation do legislative bodies of local governments have?
What type of representation do legislative bodies of local governments have?
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Which body is authorized to create special metropolitan political subdivisions?
Which body is authorized to create special metropolitan political subdivisions?
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What is a key feature of the metropolitan authority that may be created?
What is a key feature of the metropolitan authority that may be created?
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Study Notes
Voting Rights
- Congress is to design a procedure for disabled and illiterate individuals to vote without assistance.
- Until then, they can vote under existing laws with provisions of The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to ensure secret ballots.
Legislative Department
- The Congress of the Philippines is the legislative branch, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The legislative power is vested in Congress except for the extent reserved to the people through initiative and referendum.
Senate
- Contains 24 Senators elected at large by qualified voters in the Philippines.
- Senators must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years of age, literate, registered voters, and residents of the Philippines for at least two years prior to the election.
- The term of office for Senators is six years starting at noon on June 30th following the election.
- Senators can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Voluntary resignation for any period doesn't break the continuity of their service.
House of Representatives
- Composed of up to 250 members.
- Members are elected from legislative districts apportioned among provinces, cities, and the Metropolitan Manila area based on population and a uniform and progressive ratio.
- Party-list representatives make up 20% of the total representatives.
- For three consecutive terms after the ratification of the Constitution, half the seats allocated to party-list representatives are filled by labor, peasant, urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, women, youth, and other sectors as provided by law, excluding the religious sector.
- Legislative districts should comprise contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory.
- Each city with a population of at least 250,000 or each province has at least one representative.
- Congress reapportions legislative districts every three years after a census based on the standards set in this section.
- House members must be natural-born citizens, at least 25 years of age, literate, registered voters in their district, and residents for at least one year before the election.
- Term of office is three years, starting at noon on June 30th following the election.
- House members can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. Voluntary resignation for any period doesn't break the continuity of their service.
- Regular elections for Senators and House members are held on the second Monday of May, unless otherwise provided by law.
- In case of a vacancy, a special election is called to fill the position for the unexpired term.
- Salaries of Senators and House members are determined by law. Increases only take effect after the full term of the approving members expires.
Commission on Audit
- Examines, audits, and settles all accounts pertaining to government revenue, receipts, expenditures, and property.
- Jurisdiction extends to government subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations.
- Also audits constitutional bodies, commissions, and offices with fiscal autonomy, autonomous state colleges and universities, other government-owned or controlled corporations and subsidiaries, and non-governmental entities receiving subsidies from the government.
- Keeps the general accounts of the government and preserves vouchers and supporting papers.
- Has the exclusive authority to define the scope of audits, establish techniques and methods, and promulgate accounting and auditing rules and regulations, including those to prevent and disallow irregular government spending.
- Can adopt measures, including temporary or special pre-audit, to correct inadequate internal control systems.
Other Key Points
- No entity of the government is exempt from the Commission on Audit's jurisdiction.
- Local governments are entitled to an equitable share in the proceeds of the utilization and development of national wealth within their areas.
Local Government Officials
- Term of office is three years, except for barangay officials.
- Officials can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. Voluntary resignation for any period doesn't break the continuity of their service.
- Local government legislative bodies have sectoral representation, as prescribed by law.
- Cities that are highly urbanized and component cities whose charters prohibit voting for provincial officials are independent of the province.
- Voters in component cities within a province whose charters don't have such a prohibition can vote for provincial officials.
- Local government units can group, consolidate, or coordinate efforts, services, and resources for common benefit.
Impeachment Process
- Verified impeachment complaints can be filed by House members or citizens upon a resolution or endorsement.
- The complaint is included in the Order of Business within ten session days and referred to a committee.
- The committee submits its report with a resolution to the House within 60 session days.
- The resolution is then calendared for consideration within ten session days.
- At least one-third of House members are needed to affirm a favorable resolution with articles of impeachment.
- If one-third of House members file the complaint, it constitutes the articles of impeachment and the Senate trial begins.
- No impeachment proceedings can be initiated against the same official more than once within a year.
- The Senate has the sole power to try and decide impeachment cases. When the president is on trial, the Chief Justice presides but doesn't vote.
- A two-thirds vote is needed in the Senate to convict.
- Impeachment judgments only extend to removal from office and disqualification from holding future office.
- The convicted party can still be prosecuted, tried, and punished by law.
Other Judicial Bodies
- The Sandiganbayan, an anti-graft court, continues to function and exercise jurisdiction as provided by law.
- An independent Office of the Ombudsman is created, known as the Tanodbayan. It's made up of the Ombudsman, a deputy, and at least one deputy each for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. A separate deputy for the military establishment may also be appointed.
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This quiz covers important aspects of the voting rights for disabled and illiterate individuals in the Philippines, as well as the structure and powers of the legislative department, including the Senate's composition and election rules. Test your knowledge on the intricacies of the Philippine Congress and its functions.
