Philippine President and Executive Branch Quiz

What are the qualifications for a person to be eligible for the position of President of the Philippines?

• At least 35 years old, natural-born citizen, and a registered voter

• At least 40 years old, natural-born citizen, and a registered voter

• At least 45 years old, naturalized citizen, and a registered voter

• At least 30 years old, natural-born citizen, and a registered voter

How long is the term of office for the President of the Philippines?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 5 years

• 4 years

Who shall act as President in the event of a vacancy in the office at the beginning of the term?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate President

• The Chief Justice

What is the official residence of the President of the Philippines?

• Malacañang Palace

• Palace of the President

• Presidential Mansion

• Presidential Palace

What is the salary of the President of the Philippines?

• PHP 395,000

• PHP 350,000

• PHP 400,000

• PHP 300,000

Which of the following is a power of the President related to the military?

• Declare war

• Command and control the armed forces

• Appoint military officers

• Approve military budgets

What is the President's power related to the legislative branch?

• Appoint members of the legislature

• Veto bills passed by the legislature

• Approve the budget of the legislature

• Introduce bills in the legislature

What is the President's power related to executive clemency?

• Reprieve without approval

• Commutation without approval

• Grant amnesty without approval

• Pardon without approval

Which department is responsible for receiving foreign diplomatic agents and negotiating treaties?

• Department of Foreign Affairs

• Department of Justice

• Department of National Defense

• Department of Finance

What is the President's power related to contracting or guaranteeing foreign loans?

• Can contract or guarantee foreign loans with the approval of the Congress

• Cannot contract or guarantee foreign loans

• Can contract or guarantee foreign loans with the approval of the Monetary Board

• Can contract or guarantee foreign loans without any restrictions