Understanding the Legislative Process: From Bill to Law
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What determines whether a bill can become a law in the text?

  • Supreme Court's decision on its constitutionality (correct)
  • Congressional approval
  • Public referendum
  • Presidential signature
  • Which entity is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and laws according to the text?

  • Senators
  • Supreme Court (correct)
  • President
  • Congressmen
  • What is the significance of the 1987 Constitution according to the text?

  • It is the source of all customs and traditions
  • It is the supreme law of the land (correct)
  • It is a historical artifact
  • It is the highest religious text
  • What principle is highlighted by the legal maxim 'ignorance of the law excuses no one'?

    <p>Doctrine of stare decisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

    <p>To interpret and apply the law in actual controversies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is primarily responsible for proposing, enacting, amending, and repealing statutes in the Philippines?

    <p>House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the doctrine of stare decisis?

    <p>To adhere to past court decisions when deciding similar cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have three distinct branches of government with separate powers in the Philippines?

    <p>To enforce a system of checks and balances to prevent abuse of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific power does the Legislative branch have?

    <p>Power to make laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the disruption by Martial law occur?

    <p>1946-1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the lack of separation of powers during Martial law?

    <p>The President gained legislative power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acted as a legislator during the revolutionary government according to the text?

    <p>Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

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