30 Questions
What happens during the First Reading of a bill in Congress?
The number and title of the bill are read by a secretary
What role does the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives play during the First Reading?
Referring the bill to the appropriate committee
What step comes after the bill is referred to a committee in Congress?
A decision is made on conducting public hearings
Who determines whether public hearings are needed for a bill in Congress?
The committee to which the bill was referred
What happens three days after a bill is filed with the Bills and Index Service in Congress?
The bill is included in the Order of Business for First Reading
Who invites relevant resource persons from government and special interest groups for input during a public hearing on a bill?
The committee conducting the hearing
What is the process called where all members cast their 'yes' or 'no' vote orally to a proposed measure?
Nominal voting
When are amendments allowed in the Philippine Congress?
During the Third Reading
What happens to a bill if it gets disapproved by the majority during voting?
It is transmitted to the Archives of the Senate or the House of Representatives
In the Philippine Congress, how many houses must give their approval for a bill to become a law?
Both houses
What is the purpose of a Conference Committee in the Philippine Congress?
To streamline legislation processes
What is the final step after a bill has been approved by both houses in the Philippine Congress?
Transmittal to the President for signature
What happens during the Period of Sponsorship and Debate in the legislative process?
The Committee Chairman presents the Sponsorship Speech for the bill.
How is voting conducted for the approval of a bill after the Second Reading?
By viva voce ('aye' and 'nay')
What follows after the Period of Amendments in the legislative process?
The Third Reading
When are printed copies of the bill reproduced for distribution before the Third Reading?
On the actual day of the Third Reading
Who calls for roll call or nominal voting during the Third Reading of a bill?
The Majority Floor Leader
What happens during interpellation or debate in the legislative process?
The sponsor defends the merit of the proposed bill.
What happens if the committee decides not to conduct a public hearing?
They will just schedule the bill for committee discussions.
What are some possible actions that the bill may undergo after public hearings or committee discussions?
Being amended, consolidated, or substituted with another bill.
What is the primary purpose of a committee report?
To designate the purpose and scope of the bill.
What is the next step after a committee report is approved by the committee?
It is transmitted to the office processing bills and resolutions for further handling.
Who has jurisdiction over matters related to the rules of the Senate or House of Representatives?
The Majority Leader of the Senate.
What happens after a bill is scheduled for consideration on Second Reading?
This marks one of the most challenging stages in passing a bill.
What is the main purpose of the Conference Committee?
To reconcile differences in different versions of the bill
Who are the members of the Conference Committee?
Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate
What happens after the Conference Committee prepares a report?
The bill is sent back to both houses for approval
When may the Conference Committee introduce new provisions in the bill?
When no differences need to be reconciled
What options does the President have when a bill is presented for approval?
Sign and pass the bill, veto the bill, or send it back with reasons for veto
In what situation is a Conference Committee not necessary?
When one house adopts the other's version without changes
Test your knowledge on the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Philippines where the president outlines the legislative agenda. Learn about the process of drafting bills and transmitting them to Congress for legislative action.
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