Executive and Legislative Branch of Philippine Government.pptx

Philippine Politics and Governance

REVIEW The type of government which Spain established in the Philippines. Centralized c. Civil Government Presidential d. Military Government

REVIEW In what period of Philippine History the Commonwealth Government was established? A. Pre-Colonial C. American B. Spanish D. Japanese

REVIEW He was inaugurated as the President of the Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines. Manuel L. Quezon Jose P. Laurel Carlos Garcia Ramon Magsaysay

REVIEW Barangay is the unit of government during Pre-Colonial Philippines which was headed by ________? A. Elderly C. Kapitan B. Datu D. Cabeza de Barangay

REVIEW Which of the following presidents did not serve during the Third Republic of the Philippines. a. Elpidio Quirino b. Ramon Magsaysay c. Ferdinand Marcos d. Fidel Ramos

REVIEW During Spanish Era the __________________ had Executive, Legislative & Judicial power. He is also the Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces A. Governor General C. Alcadia B. Gobernadorcillo D. Mayor

REVIEW What was one of the main goals of the Propaganda Movement in the Philippines during the late 19th century? a. To achieve immediate independence from Spain through revolution. b. To advocate for the separation of the church and the state in the Philippines. c. To seek representation of the Philippines in the Spanish Cortes and obtain equal rights for Filipinos. d. To promote the colonization of the Philippines by other European powers.

REVIEW What happened to the writ of habeas corpus during the Martial Law era in the Philippines under President Ferdinand E. Marcos? a. It was suspended, allowing the government to detain individuals without court approval. b. It was strengthened to protect individual freedoms from government overreach. c. It was expanded to include protections for foreign nationals. d. It remained unaffected by Martial Law and continued to be enforced fully.

REVIEW 1. Biak- na -Bato Republic was established by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo on November 1, 1897. 2. It was the Americans who introduced democracy in the Philippines. 3. Manuel L. Quezon won as the President of the Philippine Commonwealth. 4. The two types of local government units created by the Spaniards were the alcadia and the corregimiento

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE

Prayer

EXECUTIVE 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT The primary role of the Executive branch is to execute or implement laws. It is headed by the President who is elected by direct popular vote.

LEGISLATIVE 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT The Legislative branch is authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them through the power vested in the Philippine Congress.

JUDICIARY 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNEMNT The Judicial branch holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable.

The Chief Executive of Government: The President EXECUTIVE BRANCH The official title of the president is the “President of the Philippines” He/she may only serve for one term (6 years), and is ineligible for re-election

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfil my duties as President of the Philippines, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God.

Powers of the President Executive Power Military Power Diplomatic or Foreign Relations Power Power of Control Power of Appointment

Qualifications for Election into Office The qualifications for an individual aspiring to become the President of the Philippines are outlined in Article VII, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution. 1. natural born Filipino; 2. a registered voter; 3. must be able to read and write; 4. 40 years of age at the day of the election; and 5. must have resided in the Philippines ten years before the election is held.

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch of Philippine government? a. Adjudication of laws b. Implementation of laws c. Interpretation of laws d. Making of laws

2. Where is the official residence and office of the Philippines chief executive? a. Batasang Pambansa b. Korte Suprema c. Malacañang Palace d. Manila City Hall

3. The official title of our country’s chief executive. a. Chief Justice of the Philippines b. President of the Philippines c. Philippine Senate President d. Speaker of the House

4. What branch of the Philippine Government is authorized to make laws? a. Executive Branch b. Judicial Branch c. Legislative Branch d. Supreme Court

5. The President can call out the Armed Forces of the Philippines to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion exercised through the Department of National Defense. This is a manifestation of what presidential power? a. Diplomatic Power b. Executive Power c. Military Power d. Power of Appointment

6. The President shall serve a term of ___________________. a. 6 years b. 8 years c. 9 years d. 12 years

7. As a bicameral legislature, what are the two chambers that comprise the Philippine Congress? a. Philippine President and House of Representatives b. House of Representatives and Supreme Court c. Senate and House of Representatives d. Senate and Supreme Court

8. A Senator of the Philippines shall serve a term of ___________________. a. 3 years b. 6 years c. 9 years d. 12 years

9. Members of Philippine Senate are elected through ___________________. a. Nationwide popular vote b. Provincial popular vote c. Party list system d. Plebiscite

10. Current Representative of 2 nd District of Rizal. a. Dino Tanjuatco b. Fidel Nograles c. Jose Arturo Garcia Jr d. Michael John Duavit

The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives Legislative power shall be vested in Philippine Congress. It is a bicameral legislature consisting of two chambers or houses-the Upper House known as the Senate and the Lower House which is also called the House of Representatives. - By a vote of two-thirds of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, Philippine Congress shall have the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war.

The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives - The Senate shall elect its President and the House of Representatives its Speaker, by a majority vote of all its respective Members. - The Senate and the House of Representatives shall each have an Electoral Tribunal which shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of their respective Members.

The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committees may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with its duly published rules of procedure . Philippine Congress confirms or rejects Presidential appointments

Composition of the Philippine Senate The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives - The Senate shall be composed of twenty-four (24) Senators Through synchronized elections, 12 senators are elected every three (3) years.

Terms of Office of Philippine Senators The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives The term of office of the Senators shall be six years and shall commence, unless otherwise provided by law, at noon on the thirtieth day of June next following their election. No Senator shall serve for more than two consecutive terms.

Terms of Office of Philippine Senators The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives The regular election of the Senators shall be held on the second Monday of May In case of vacancy in the Senate, a special election may be called to fill such vacancy in the manner prescribed by law, but the Senator thus elected shall serve only for the unexpired term.

Qualifications of Senator The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives 1. a natural-born citizen of the Philippines; 2. at least thirty-five years old; 3. is able to read and write 4. a registered voter; and 5. a resident of the Philippines for not less than two years before election day.

Composition of the House of Representatives The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives The House of Representatives shall be composed of not more than two hundred and fifty members, unless otherwise fixed by law, who shall be elected from legislative districts apportioned among the provinces, cities, and the Metropolitan Manila area in accordance with the number of their respective inhabitants.

Terms of Office of Members of House of Representatives The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives A Representative can serve for not more than three consecutive terms. The Members of the House of Representatives shall be elected for a term of three years which shall begin, unless otherwise provided by law, at noon on the thirtieth day of June next following their election. - No Member of the House of Representatives shall serve for more than three consecutive terms .

Terms of Office of Members of House of Representatives The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives - The regular election of the Members of the House of Representatives shall be held on the second Monday of May. - In case of vacancy in the House of Representatives, a special election may be called to fill such vacancy in the manner prescribed by law, but the Member of the House of Representatives thus elected shall serve only for the unexpired term.

Qualifications of Member of the House of Representatives The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives 1. a natural-born citizen of the Philippines; 2. at least twenty-five years old; 3. is able to read and write; and 4. except the party-list representatives, a registered voter and a resident for at least one year in the district where s/he shall be elected.

The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives Bills are laws in the making. They pass into law when they are approved by both houses and the President of the Philippines.

The Legislative Branch of Government- The Philippine Senate and The House of Representatives The Philippine Congress has an exclusive and a very important role concerning the accountability of public officers as indicated in Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which can be found at the webpage of The Official Gazette of the Philippine Government. Specifically, the role pertains to the process of removing the President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman in their respective positions