Quiz About Legislative Branch Of The Philippines

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    The Congress of the Philippines, which is composed of two houses

    • The Senate and the House Representatives.
    • The senate and the military
    • The senate and supreme court
    • The house of representatives and supreme court
    • The house of representatives and congress
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This quiz focuses on the legislative branch of the Philippines, exploring its structure, functions, and key roles within the government.

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  • 2. 

    The Senate, headed by the Senate president and often referred to as the "Upper House", is composed of __ senators.

    • 30

    • 25

    • 26

    • 24

    • 34

    Correct Answer
    A. 24
    Explanation
    The Senate, also known as the "Upper House", is composed of 24 senators.

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  • 3. 

    The Senateis headed by the?

    • Vice president

    • President

    • Justice

    • Speaker of the house

    • Senate president

    Correct Answer
    A. Senate president
    Explanation
    The Senate is headed by the Senate president. This individual is responsible for leading the Senate and overseeing its operations. They preside over debates, maintain order, and ensure that Senate rules and procedures are followed. The Senate president also has the authority to make decisions on procedural matters and casting votes in the event of a tie. They play a crucial role in shaping the legislative agenda and representing the Senate in interactions with other branches of government and the public.

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  • 4. 

    THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT IS CALLED?

    • Office of the president

    • House of Representatives

    • Congress

    • Senate

    Correct Answer
    A. Congress
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Congress. The legislative branch of the government is called Congress, which consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress is responsible for making laws, debating and passing bills, and representing the interests of the people. It is an essential part of the checks and balances system in the United States government.

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  • 5. 

    Which was given by the Philippine Constitution the sole power to declare war and to authorize the President - in case of national emergency or war - to issue executive orders embodying rules and regulations intended to carry out the natioal policy? 

    • President

    • Secretaty of defense

    • Vice president

    • Congress

    • Senate

    Correct Answer
    A. Congress
    Explanation
    The Philippine Constitution grants the sole power to declare war and authorize the President to issue executive orders during national emergencies or war to the Congress. This means that only the Congress has the authority to make the decision to go to war and to provide the President with the necessary powers to handle the situation. The President, Secretary of Defense, Vice President, and Senate do not have this specific power according to the Constitution.

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  • 6. 

    A senator cannot serve for more than three consecutive terms; but he may run for reelection after a break or interval.

    • True

    • False

    • Maybe

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. A senator can serve for more than three consecutive terms if they are reelected after a break or interval. This means that they can serve multiple non-consecutive terms in office, as long as they are not serving more than three consecutive terms. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 7. 

    There are _____ steps in the passage of a bill.

    • 10

    • 9

    • 8

    • 7

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    The passage of a bill involves several steps, such as the introduction of the bill, committee review, floor debate, voting, and final approval. Each of these steps is crucial in the legislative process. Therefore, it can be inferred that there are 9 steps in the passage of a bill.

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  • 8. 

    The Legislative power is vested in ______body.

    Correct Answer
    bicameral
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "bicameral." This term refers to a legislative body that is divided into two separate chambers or houses, such as the Senate and the House of Representatives. In a bicameral system, each chamber has its own set of powers and responsibilities, and legislation must typically be passed by both chambers before it can become law. This division of power helps to provide checks and balances within the legislative process and ensures that multiple perspectives are considered when making laws.

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