L6: The Legislative Branch

Question 1

This is having the power to create laws

Answer 1

Legislative

Question 2

It is the laws or acts that have been made by the legislative

Answer 2

Legislature

Question 3

It is the body in charge of making laws

Answer 3

Legislative

Question 4

It is important in _____ as it is the primary representative institution

Answer 4

Democracy

Question 5

It is the 2 chambers of the Philippine Congress

Answer 5

Upper (Senate) and Lower (HoR) House

Question 6

There are ___ senators that are elected

Answer 6

24

Question 7

This is the maximum year and term of the Senate

Answer 7

6 year, 2 terms

Question 8

This is the presiding officer over senatorial sessions

Answer 8

Senate President

Question 9

The presiding officer over senatorial sessions should the Senate President is unavailable

Answer 9

President Pro Tempare

Question 10

The representative of the majority of the party

Answer 10

Majority Leader

Question 11

The representative of the minority party

Answer 11

Minority Leader

Question 12

The HoR is composed of * congresspeople, known as representatives, elected to * year terms

Answer 12

250, 3

Question 13

They preside over congressional sessions

Answer 13

Speaker of the House

Question 14

Represents the majority party in the HoR, often receives priority in sessions

Answer 14

Majority Floor LeaderR

Question 15

Represents the minority party in HoR

Answer 15

Minority Floor Leader

Question 16

This structure * and * withing the legislature

Answer 16

checks and balances

Question 17

To be a senator, one must be * years old and has lived * years before the election

Answer 17

35 years old, 2 years

Question 18

The minimum age requirement for the HoR is *

Answer 18

25 years old

Question 19

These are established by the state to govern the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations

Answer 19

Laws and rules

Question 20

The law aims to * actions of the government and citizens

Answer 20

Regulate

Question 21

The law aims to prevent * of power

Answer 21

abuse

Question 22

The law aims to ensure * and societal safety

Answer 22

Political Order

Question 23

The law aims to * the goals of the state

Answer 23

achieve

Question 24

The law aims to * the values of the state

Answer 24

Reflect

Question 25

This law focuses on the actions of government agencies and departments.

Answer 25

Administrative Law

Question 26

This law pertains to public service and government employees

Answer 26

Civil Service Law

Question 27

This law defines the right and duties of citizens; encompasses areas like property, contracts, torts, and family law

Answer 27

Civil Law

Question 28

This law deals with trade, economy, taxation, and customs

Answer 28

Commercial Law

Question 29

This law covers worker-employee relations, rights, and privilege

Answer 29

Labor Law

Question 30

This law addresses crimes, outlines criminal behavior, and the appropriate sanctions for these.

Answer 30

Criminal Law

Question 31

It is to modify law to modernize it, align it with societal developments or prevent misinterpretation

Answer 31

Amendments

Question 32

Prolong the duration of a law’s implementation, usually due to specific circumstances.

Answer 32

Extensions

Question 33

A legislator from either the Senate or the House of Representatives proposes a bill to address a particular issue.

Answer 33

Authorship

Question 33

It is to completely remove a law or replace it with a new one, often when it becomes outdated.

Answer 33

Reapeals

Question 34

The bill is read aloud to the entire house, including its title and number, then assigned to a relevant committee for further discussion.

Answer 34

First Reading

Question 35

The committee deliberates on the bill, potentially holding public hearings; it may recommend amendments, consolidate with similar bills, or suggest a substitute bill.

Answer 35

Committee Consideration

Question 36

The committee presents its report, and the house debates. Sponsorships are accepted, and potential amendments to the bill are made. Finally, a vote is taken to decide whether it proceeds to the third reading.

Answer 36

Second Reading

Question 37

The potentially amended bill is distributed to the house for a final vote to determine if it should be sent to the other house; no further amendments are allowed at this stage.

Answer 37

Third Reading

Question 38

If approved by one house, the bill goes through the same process in the other house.

Answer 38

Transmittal to the Other House

Question 39

If the two houses pass different versions of the bill, a bicameral conference committee is formed to reconcile the differences.

Answer 39

Bicameral Conference Committee

Question 40

Once approved by both houses, the bill is sent to the president for action. The president can:

Answer 40

Presidential Action

Question 41

This power is exercised through their actions and does not fall under the formal legislative process.

Answer 41

Pseudo-Legislative Powers