Philippine Constitution: Legislative Power
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Philippine Constitution: Legislative Power

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Which body in the Philippines is vested with legislative power?

Senate

How many Senators are there in the Philippine Senate?

24

What are the qualifications required for a person to be a Senator according to the text?

Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, able to read and write, and a resident of the Philippines for at least 2 years before the election

When does the term of office for Senators begin?

<p>At noon on the thirtieth day of June next following their election</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many consecutive terms can a Senator serve according to the text?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many terms can a Member of the House of Representatives serve consecutively?

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

What percentage of the total number of representatives do party-list representatives constitute according to the text?

<p>Twenty percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which requirement must a Member of the House of Representatives fulfill regarding voter registration?

<p>Be a registered voter in a specific district for at least one year prior to the election</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the regular election of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives supposed to be held?

<p>Second Monday of May</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often is reapportionment of legislative districts supposed to occur according to the text?

<p>Within three years following every census</p> Signup and view all the answers

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