The Legislative Department of the Philippines

Political Science

This document outlines the structure, powers, and qualifications of the Legislative Department of the Philippines, focusing on the Congress, which comprises the Senate and the House of Representatives. It details their composition, terms of office, and the limits on their legislative power.

Philippine Government Legislative Branch Congress

22 Questions Easy Ages 12+ Aug 26, 2026

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1 What is the primary function of the Legislative Department?

A To execute laws
B To interpret laws
C To make, alter, or repeal laws
D To appoint judges

2 In which body is the legislative power vested in the Philippines?

A The President
B The Supreme Court
C The Congress of the Philippines
D The People

3 What are the two components of the Congress of the Philippines?

A The Senate and the Presidency
B The House of Representatives and the Judiciary
C The Senate and the House of Representatives
D The Senate and the Local Government Units

4 What is the original legislative power possessed by?

A The Senate
B The House of Representatives
C The President
D The sovereign people

5 What is derivative legislative power?

A Power held only by the President
B Power delegated by the people to legislative bodies
C Power to interpret laws
D Power to veto legislation

6 What type of limit on legislative power curtails the content of the law?

A Procedural limits
B Substantive limits
C Judicial limits
D Executive limits

7 An example of a substantive limit on legislative power is:

A A bill requiring a presidential signature
B A law impairing freedom of speech
C A law requiring public hearings
D A law setting a term limit for legislators

8 What type of limit on legislative power curtails the manner of passing laws?

A Substantive limits
B Judicial limits
C Procedural limits
D Constitutional limits

9 An example of a procedural limit on legislative power is:

A A law prohibiting discrimination
B A bill needing presidential approval to become law
C A law limiting free speech
D A constitutional amendment process

10 How many Senators compose the Philippine Senate?

A 12
B 20
C 24
D 50

11 How are Senators elected?

A From specific districts
B By the President
C At large by qualified voters
D Through a party-list system

12 Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a Senator?

A Natural-born citizen
B At least 35 years of age
C Able to read and write
D A lawyer by profession

13 What is the minimum age requirement to be a Senator on the day of the election?

A 25 years old
B 30 years old
C 35 years old
D 40 years old

14 How long is the term of office for a Senator?

A 3 years
B 4 years
C 6 years
D 8 years

15 What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a Senator can serve?

A One
B Two
C Three
D Unlimited

16 How many members can the House of Representatives have?

A Exactly 250 members
B Not more than 250 members, unless fixed by law
C A minimum of 100 members
D A maximum of 200 members

17 Members of the House of Representatives are elected from:

A The entire nation
B Legislative districts and through a party-list system
C Provincial capitals
D Cities only

18 What percentage of the total representatives in the House of Representatives do party-list representatives constitute?

A 10%
B 15%
C 20%
D 25%

19 For how many consecutive terms after the ratification of the Constitution were half of the party-list seats filled by selection or election from specific sectors?

A One
B Two
C Three
D Four

20 What is the minimum population required for a city or province to have at least one representative in the House?

A 100,000
B 150,000
C 200,000
D 250,000

21 What is the general composition of a legislative district in the House of Representatives?

A Scattered territories
B Contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory
C Only urban areas
D Only rural areas

22 When must Congress reapportion legislative districts?

A Every year
B Every five years
C Within three years following the return of every census
D Only when a new President is elected

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