Constitution Of The Government Flashcards
Deals with the framework of government and its powers, and defines the electorate
Constitution of Government
The power to make laws and to alter or amend them.
Legislative power
Upon whom is the legislative power vested
In the congress of the Philippines
What are the scope of legislative power
General
Special power
Implied power
Inherent power
This is the power to enact laws intended as rules of conduct to govern the relationship among individuals or between individuals and the state
General
Powers that directs or authorize congress
Special power
The powers essential or necessary to the effective exercise of the powers expressly granted.
Implied powers
Powers which are possessed and can be exercised by every government
Inherent power
How many senators are there in the senate
24 senators
What are the qualifications of senators
Natural born Filipino citizen
At least 35 years old at the day of the election
Able to read and write
Registered voter
resident of the Philippines for at least 2 years
What is the term of office of senators
Term of six years
Members of the representative
Or more than 250 members
What are the qualifications of the members of the house of the representative
Must be natural-born Filipino citizen
At least 25 years of age on the day of the election
Able to rad and write
A registered voter
A resident of such district for not less than one year