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• What is the main role of the Executive Branch in the Philippines?

  Enforcing and implementing national laws
• Who is the Head of State and Government in the Philippines?

  The President of the Philippines
• What are the functions of the President of the Philippines?

  Enforces laws, appoints officials, issues orders
• What can the President of the Philippines declare?

  Martial law
• What is the role of the Vice President of the Philippines?

  Second-highest executive official, may lead Cabinet
• What happens if the President of the Philippines dies?

  The Vice President becomes President
• Who appoints Cabinet Members in the Philippines?

  The President appoints them
• What are the responsibilities of Cabinet Members in the Philippines?

  • Head various executive departments
  • Formulate and implement policies
  • Report directly to the President
• What is the role of Heads of Agencies, Bureaus, and Commissions?

  Carry out mandates and enforce regulations
• What are the functions of the Executive Branch?

  1. Implementing laws
  2. Running the government
  3. Foreign affairs
  4. Protecting the country
  5. Issuing orders and proclamations
  6. Planning policies and programs
• What does the Executive Branch do to implement laws?

  Ensures laws passed by Congress are followed
• How does the Executive Branch handle foreign affairs?

  The President represents the Philippines internationally
• What is the role of the Legislative Branch in the Philippines?

  Creating, proposing, and enacting laws
• What is the structure of the Legislative Branch in the Philippines?

  • Congress of the Philippines
  • Senate (Upper House)
  • House of Representatives (Lower House)
• How many senators are in the Senate of the Philippines?

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

  Six years
• What is the role of the House of Representatives?

  Consists of district and party-list representatives
• How long do members of the House of Representatives serve?

  Three years
• What are the functions of the Legislative Branch?

  1. Lawmaking
  2. Approving the national budget
  3. Approving treaties
  4. Investigations and oversight
  5. Impeachment
• What is the process for a bill to become law in the Philippines?

  Approved by both houses, signed by President
• What does Congress do regarding the national budget?

  Reviews and approves the yearly budget
• Who has the power to approve treaties in the Philippines?

  The Senate approves treaties signed by the President
• What can Congress investigate?

  Problems in government, like corruption
• What is the impeachment process in the Philippines?

  House starts process, Senate holds trial
• What is the summary of the Legislative Branch's role?

  • Essential for democratic government
  • Creates laws and approves budgets
  • Ratifies international agreements
  • Checks Executive Branch actions
  • Protects public interests
• What is the main role of the Judicial Branch in the Philippines?

  Interpreting laws and ensuring justice
• What are the key figures in the Judicial Branch?

  • Supreme Court of the Philippines
  • 1 Chief Justice
  • 14 Associate Justices
• What is the highest court in the Philippines?

  The Supreme Court
• What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

  Original and appellate jurisdiction
• What types of cases do lower courts handle?

  Most legal cases before the Supreme Court
• What are the functions of the Judicial Branch?

  1. Interprets laws and the Constitution
  2. Resolves disputes
  3. Protects people's rights
• How does the Supreme Court check laws?

  Declares laws unconstitutional if needed
• What do courts do to resolve disputes?

  Settles arguments based on law and evidence
• How does the judiciary protect people's rights?

  Ensures rights are respected and upheld
• What is the summary of the Judicial Branch's role?

  • Maintains justice, order, and democracy
  • Interprets laws fairly
  • Protects individual rights
  • Acts as a check on other branches
• What is the role of a Governor in the Philippines?

  Leads the province
• What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

  Implementing laws passed by Congress
• How does the Executive Branch run the government?

  Handles daily operations like public services
• What are the responsibilities of a Governor?

  • Enforce laws and policies
  • Manage province's money
  • Oversee provincial workers and services
  • Lead development projects
  • Represent province in national matters
• Who represents the Philippines in foreign affairs?

  The President