LEGISLATIVE QUIZ

What type of power is being exercised by the Philippine Congress, a Constitutional Convention, and the people through a national plebiscite when proposing and deciding on changes to the Constitution?

What is the formal process called where the Senate convenes as a court to try a high-ranking government official accused of graft and corruption, following the filing of an impeachment complaint by the House of Representatives?

What is the process called in which a senator proposes a bill, it is debated, revised, and approved by both chambers of Congress, and then sent to the President for signing?

What is the power exercised by Congress when it controls government spending by approving the national budget and allocating funds for various programs and agencies?

The legislative body of a country consists of two distinct chambers: one with members elected from various districts and another with senators serving longer terms, representing the nation as a whole. Recently, a controversial tax reform bill was introduced in the lower chamber, where it was debated and passed. The bill is now being reviewed in the upper chamber, which has proposed several amendments before it can be finalized and sent to the President for approval.
What is the term used to describe this legislative structure that includes both a lower and an upper chamber, each with specific roles in the lawmaking process?

In which reading stage does the introduction of a bill, the reading of its title, and referral to the committee occur in the House of Representatives?

A proposed law to improve healthcare services is approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill is sent to the President for approval, but after reviewing the content, the President disagrees with certain provisions and refuses to sign it into law. The President returns the bill to Congress with a formal explanation of the objections.

What power has the President exercised in this situation?

How many days does a law have to be implemented throughout the entire country after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation?

What is the length of a senator's term in the Philippine Senate before they must run for re-election or step down?

What is the length of a representative's term in the Philippine House of Representatives, and how many consecutive terms can they serve?