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The President of the Senate is the only official allowed to act as President until a new President is chosen.
The President of the Senate is the only official allowed to act as President until a new President is chosen.
False
The Vice President shall assume office immediately if the President-elect is unable to qualify.
The Vice President shall assume office immediately if the President-elect is unable to qualify.
True
Salaries of the Vice-President can be decreased during their tenure.
Salaries of the Vice-President can be decreased during their tenure.
False
The oath taken by the President does not include a commitment to defend the Constitution.
The oath taken by the President does not include a commitment to defend the Constitution.
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A President-elect who has died before taking office would result in the Vice President-elect automatically becoming President.
A President-elect who has died before taking office would result in the Vice President-elect automatically becoming President.
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The President can serve a full term uninterrupted if the Vice-President dies.
The President can serve a full term uninterrupted if the Vice-President dies.
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The Congress must hold a special election within 90 days following the vacancy of both the President and Vice-President.
The Congress must hold a special election within 90 days following the vacancy of both the President and Vice-President.
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In the case of a vacancy in the Vice-Presidency, the President can nominate any citizen to fill the position.
In the case of a vacancy in the Vice-Presidency, the President can nominate any citizen to fill the position.
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Congress is required to meet automatically three days after a vacancy occurs in the Presidency.
Congress is required to meet automatically three days after a vacancy occurs in the Presidency.
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If the President and Vice-President both resign simultaneously, a special election can be delayed indefinitely.
If the President and Vice-President both resign simultaneously, a special election can be delayed indefinitely.
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Study Notes
Executive Department
- Executive Power: Vested in the President of the Philippines.
- Presidential Qualifications: Natural-born citizen, registered voter, able to read and write, at least 40 years old, resident of the Philippines for at least 10 years prior to election.
- Vice-Presidential Qualifications: Same qualifications as President, elected with President in the same manner.
- Terms of Office: President and Vice-President serve 6-year terms, starting June 30th following election. President not eligible for re-election. No person who served as President for more than 4 years can be re-elected. Vice-President not eligible for more than two successive terms. Vacations do not count against the terms.
- Election: Held on the second Monday of May (regular election), unless otherwise specified. Certificates of canvass from each province/city are sent to Congress. The Congress determines the authenticity of certificates and counts the votes.
Presidential Elections
- Tie: If a tie in votes, the Congress (both houses) votes separately.
- Contests: Supreme Court is the sole judge for election contests related to the President or Vice-President.
- Oath: President, Vice-President, or Acting President take an oath.
Presidential Succession
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Vacancies:
- Vice-President acts as President if President fails to qualify
- Vice-President acts if President dies, is disabled or removed.
- Speaker of the House acts as President, next in precedence, if the Vice-President dies or is disabled
- Congress determines who acts if the preceding offices cannot or do not act.
- Absence from Office: If President declares inability to discharge powers/duties, the Vice-President assumes responsibilities. Majority of cabinet can also trigger this. The Congress determines if the declaration of inability is valid and whether Vice-President should take over.
- Martial Law: President may suspend the writ of habeas corpus (60 days max.), place Philippines or a part of it under martial law, in cases of invasion, rebellion, and when public safety requires it. Congress may revoke this or extend it with 2/3 vote; Supreme Court can judge whether this is justified.
Further Information
- Compensation: President's and Vice-President's salaries are set by law and are not subject to decrease during their tenure.
- Official Residence: The President has an official residence.
- Other Offices: Sections regarding other offices (ambassadors, ministers, consuls, heads of departments, etc.) and appointments.
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Test your knowledge of the Executive Department in the Philippines, focusing on the qualifications, terms of office, and election processes for the President and Vice-President. Learn about the unique rules that govern presidential re-election and term limits. This quiz will help you understand the key elements of executive power in the Philippines.
