21 questions
The highest-ranking official in the Philippine Government
President
Senate President
House Speaker
Vice President
Head of State is the representative of the country in national functions and is afforded respect and recognition as a leader of the state.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the current constitution of the Philippines?
The 1988 Philippine Constitution
The 1987 Philippine Constitution
The 1989 Philippine Constitution
The 1978 Philippine Constitution
What is writ of habeas corpus?
Right against illegal detention or to avoid arrest without warrant.
Right against legal detention or to avoid arrest without warrant.
Right against announced detention or to request arrest without warrant.
Right against illegal detention or to conduct arrest without warrant.
To run for presidency, a candidate must be at least 50 years old by the day of the election.
TRUE
FALSE
To run for a senatorial position, a candidate must be at least 40 years old by the day of the election
TRUE
FALSE
The impeachment trial against the president is presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
TRUE
FALSE
This department supervises the implementation of national policies in the local government units in the country.
Department of Interior and Local Government
Department of National Defense
Department of Labor and Employment
Department of Justice
This department is in charge of our country’s diplomatic relations with other states. It also protects the rights of Filipino citizens residing overseas.
Department of Justice
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Finance
Department of Labor and Employment
This department oversees the conduct of trade in the country.
Department of Budget and Management
Department of Trade and Industry
National Economic and Development Authority
Department of Finance
The person who keeps and updates the records of the meetings of the barangay government
Barangay Secretary
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Treasurer
Barangay Tanod
Sangguniang Barangay, is the legislative council which is composed of the seven (7) members.
TRUE
FALSE
This is a city that is considered part of a province and elects provincial officials.
Component City
Independent Component City
Highly Urbanized City
These are the set of rules or pieces of legislation that are formulated by the government and are meant to be followed by all citizens of a state.
Laws
Bills
Ordinance
Executive Orders
The Senate is composed of 24 senators who are elected nationally. Each senator serves a three-year term of office, for a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms.
TRUE
FALSE
The party-list representatives, make up about 20% of the members of the House of Representatives.
TRUE
FALSE
Veto is the power of the President to disapprove a law and returned it to the legislative branch with an explanation regarding the veto.
TRUE
FALSE
Overriding the presidential veto is done by a vote of at least 2/3 of the members of each House.
TRUE
FALSE
The bicameral body of the legislative branch is composed of two (3) houses.
TRUE
FALSE
Which among the following cases will fall under civil law?
Naruto files an annulment case against his wife Hinata.
Miyagi is suspected to be the mastermind behind Rukawa's death.
Ichigo photographs Rukia without her consent.
Lucy did not follow the code of ethics for public teachers.
GOOD FOR 5 POINTS!
President Sakuragi is so busy with so many problems in his government. He does not have noticed that a senate bill is already passed by the bicameral body and is now waiting for his approval. He only notices and eventually rejects the bill today, which is the 30th day since his office received it. What do you think will happen to the senate bill?
The senate bill will be sent back to the legislative branch and will be considered vetoed by the president.
The rejection of the senate bill will be impossible and illegal since it reaches its 30-day limit.
The senate bill will automatically become a law since the president reaches the 30-day limit.
The president cannot veto the bill, but can only extend the deadline of its approval.