Philippines Government: Three Branches

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What is the principle that guides the relationship between the three branches of government in the Philippines?

  • Independence of the Judicial Branch
  • Co-equal and Coordinated Power (correct)
  • Dominance of the Legislative Branch
  • Separation of Power with superior Executive branch

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

  • 240 members
  • 220 members
  • 250 members (correct)
  • 200 members

What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the House of Representatives?

  • 25 years old (correct)
  • 30 years old
  • 35 years old
  • 21 years old

What is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

<p>3 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of Congress to remove from office?

<p>Any government official (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Legislative Branch?

<p>House of Senators and House of Representatives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Judiciary Branch of Government?

<p>To interpret laws and decide legal disputes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the Supreme Court?

<p>40 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the powers of the Congress?

<p>To approve or reject key appointments made by the president (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office for the President of the Philippines?

<p>6 years, without re-election (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of Congressional committees?

<p>To conduct hearings 'in aid of legislation' on various issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the involvement of Congress in the national budget process?

<p>They are involved in the national budget process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the judiciary in terms of laws?

<p>Interpretation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Regional Trial Court (RTC)?

<p>Regular trial court for serious offenses and civil breaches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC)?

<p>Trial court in big or chartered cities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Sandiganbayan?

<p>Trial and appellate court for criminal and graft and corruption cases committed by public officers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of years of experience required for a judge?

<p>15 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many associate justices are there in the Supreme Court?

<p>14 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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