The Government of the Philippines

Question 1

The Philippines has a _________ form of government.

Answer 1

democratic

Question 2

A form of government where the supreme power is in the hands of the citizens.

Answer 2

democratic

Question 3

(true or false) The Philippines is a republic.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

This means that our leaders are elected by the citizens.

Answer 4

republic

Question 5

Collection of the basic laws and principles that the government and all citizens must follow.

Answer 5

constitution

Question 6

It serves as a guide in administering a country.

Answer 6

constitution

Question 7

Our government is guided by which constitution?

Answer 7

1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 8

Our government consists of two levels:

Answer 8

• local government
• national government

Question 9

Composed of the provincial, city, municipal, and barangay governments.

Answer 9

local government

Question 10

The national government is divided into three branches:

Answer 10

• executive branch
• legislative branch
• judicial branch

Question 11

Branch that is primarily responsible for implementing the laws of the country and upholding its ideals in order to safeguard the welfare of all citizens.

Answer 11

Executive branch (or executive)

Question 12

Branch that is tasked with creating and passing laws that will uphold the rights of the citizens.

Answer 12

Legislative branch (or legislature)

Question 13

Branch that is responsible for examining and interpreting laws and determining if the decisions and actions of the different agencies with the provisions of the Philippine Constitution.

Answer 13

Judicial branch (or judiciary)

Question 14

To maintain the balance of power among the branches of the government, the Constitution provides for a system of ___________ and ____________.

Answer 14

“separation of powers” and “checks and balances”

Question 15

What do you call the President’s power to disapprove a law or portions of a law?

Answer 15

Veto

Question 16

What do you call the removal of the president from power, as well as the justices in the Supreme Court?

Answer 16

Impeachment

Question 17

Process of removing high-ranking government.

Answer 17

Impeachment

Question 18

What happens if a law or order is declared unconstitutional?

Answer 18

It can no longer be implemented

Question 19

(Constitutional Commission) Responsible for administering the civil service in government, particularly the officials.

Answer 19

Civil Service Commission

Question 20

(Constitutional Commission) Tasked to maintain orderly and peaceful elections in the country and to have truthful and transparent election results.

Answer 20

Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

Question 21

(Constitutional Commission) Primary role is to examine and audit records, documents, and all accounts of the expenditures of the Philippine Government.

Answer 21

Commission on Audit

Question 22

(Constitutional Commission) Role is to investigate cases of human rights violations with the help of different government agencies.

Answer 22

Commission on Human Rights