Lesson 4: Three Great Powers Flashcards
What is the Trias Politica Model?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judiciary
This branch is authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them through the power vested in the Philippine Congress
Legislative Branch
What is the composition of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
What are the functions of the Legislative Branch?
- law making
- public advocacy
- constituency building
- government oversight
This branch or power is the power to enforce and administer the laws
Executive Branch
What is the composition of the Executive Branch?
- The president
- the vice president
- the cabinet members
What are the functions of the Executive Branch?
- Enforcing laws
- policy implementation
- diplomacy
- administrative functions
This branch interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the constitution.
Judiciary Branch
What is the composition of the Judiciary branch?
- Supreme court
- Lower court
What are the functions of the Judiciary Branch?
- Judicial Review
- Dispute resolution
- Protection of rights