Cards (22)

  • Who holds the executive power in the Philippines?
    The President of the Philippines
  • What does executive power entail?
    Administering laws and enforcing observance
  • What is a requirement for presidential candidates in the Philippines?
    Must be a natural-born citizen
  • What is the minimum age to be elected President?
    At least forty years old
  • How long must a presidential candidate have been a resident of the Philippines?
    At least ten years
  • What qualifications must the Vice-President have?
    Same qualifications as the President
  • How long is the term of office for the President and Vice-President?
    Six years
  • When does the term of office for the President begin?
    At noon on June 30
  • Is the President allowed to run for reelection?
    No, absolutely disqualified
  • How many successive terms can the Vice-President serve?
    No more than two successive terms
  • What is the President's role as an administrator?
    To manage all executive departments properly
  • What power allows the President to appoint officials?
    The power of appointment
  • What is the purpose of the power of removal?
    To remove incapable and dishonest officials
  • What military powers does the President have?
    To call out armed forces in emergencies
  • What can the President do to suppress lawless violence?
    Call out the armed forces
  • What does the President have the authority to suspend?
    The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
  • What is the President's role as commander-in-chief?
    To lead all armed forces of the Philippines
  • What is the President tasked with regarding the budget?
    Preparing the budget of receipts and expenditures
  • What does the budget serve as a basis for?
    The general appropriations act
  • What are the qualifications for the President of the Philippines?
    • Natural-born citizen
    • Registered voter
    • Able to read and write
    • At least 40 years old
    • Resident for at least 10 years
  • What are the powers of the President in emergency situations?
    • Call out armed forces
    • Suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
    • Declare martial law
  • What are the powers of control the President has over executive departments?
    • Power of appointment
    • Power of removal