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• What are the two chambers of the legislative branch in the Philippines?

  Senate and House of Representatives
• How many senators are there in the Philippine Senate?

  24 senators
• What is the term length for a senator in the Philippines?

  Six years
• How many consecutive terms can a senator serve?

  Two consecutive terms
• What is the maximum number of members in the House of Representatives?

  250 members
• What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

  Three years
• How are members of the House of Representatives divided?

  • District representatives
  • Party-list representatives
• How are district representatives elected?

  By voters in each congressional district
• How are party-list representatives elected?

  By proportional representation from parties
• What is the maximum number of consecutive terms for a representative?

  Three consecutive terms
• Who leads the Senate?

  Senate President
• Who leads the House of Representatives?

  Speaker
• What are the major roles of the Legislative department?

  • Declare a state of war
  • Impeach high officials
  • Settle differences between chambers
  • Allow people's initiative and referendum
  • Prohibit salary increases during terms
• What power does Congress have regarding war?

  To declare the existence of a state of war
• Who can Congress impeach?

  President, Vice-President, and Supreme Court members
• What is the purpose of a bicameral conference committee?

  To settle differences on bills or resolutions
• What modes of direct legislation does the Legislative department allow?

  People's initiative and referendum
• What does the Legislative department prohibit regarding salaries?

  Any increase during their term of office
• What are the checks and balances involving the President?

  • Veto bills enacted by Congress
  • Modify or set aside court judgments
• What checks does Congress have over the President?

  • Override presidential vetoes
  • Reject presidential appointments
  • Revoke martial law proclamations
  • Amend or revoke court decisions
• What checks does the Judiciary have over the Legislative and Executive branches?

  • Declare legislative measures unconstitutional
  • Determine abuse of discretion by Congress and President
• What is a requirement for a Senator regarding citizenship?

  Must be a natural born citizen
• What is the minimum age requirement for a Senator?

  At least 35 years old
• What is a literacy requirement for a Senator?

  Able to read and write
• What is a voter registration requirement for a Senator?

  Must be a registered voter
• What is the residency requirement for a Senator?

  Resident for at least 2 years
• What is a requirement for a Representative regarding citizenship?

  Must be a natural born citizen
• What is the minimum age requirement for a Representative?

  At least 25 years old
• What is a literacy requirement for a Representative?

  Able to read and write
• What is a voter registration requirement for a Representative?

  Registered voter in their district
• What is the residency requirement for a Representative?

  Resident for at least 1 year