Executive Department

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of executive power in a government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To resolve disputes

Open Ended

Why is the executive department important in the structure of government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes executive power?

• The power to enforce and administer the laws

• The power to interpret the laws

• The power to create laws

• The power to amend the constitution

Multiple Select

Which of the following are qualifications to become President of the Philippines?

• Must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines

• Must be a registered voter

• Must be at least 40 years old on election day

• Must have served in the military

Fill in the Blank

Only ___ Filipino may be elected President.

Multiple Choice

According to the 1987 Constitution, who are considered natural-born citizens of the Philippines?

• Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines

• Those who have lived in the Philippines for 10 years

• Those who are registered voters

• Those who are able to read and write

Open Ended

Explain the significance of being a natural-born citizen in the context of eligibility for the Philippine presidency.

Multiple Choice

What was the main ruling in Poe-Llamanzares v. COMELEC regarding foundlings in the Philippines?

• Foundlings are presumed natural-born Filipino citizens

• Foundlings cannot be considered citizens

• Foundlings must prove citizenship through documents

• Foundlings are not eligible for public office

Multiple Choice

According to the Supreme Court ruling in David v. SET, what must be proven to disqualify a foundling from being considered a natural-born citizen of the Philippines?

• That both biological parents are not Filipino citizens

• That only the father is not a Filipino citizen

• That only the mother is not a Filipino citizen

• That neither parent is known

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the term of office of the President of the Philippines is correct?

• The term lasts for six years and begins at noon on June 30 following the election.

• The term lasts for four years and begins at noon on June 30 following the election.

• The term lasts for six years and begins at noon on July 1 following the election.

• The term lasts for four years and begins at noon on July 1 following the election.

Fill in the Blank

Congress may shorten the ___ of the President through impeachment, but may not shorten or extend his term as prescribed by the Constitution.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between 'tenure' and 'term' as it applies to the office of the President of the Philippines.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true regarding the regular election for President and Vice-President in the Philippines?

• It is held on the second Monday of May.

• It is held on the first Monday of June.

• It is held every six years.

• It is held by direct vote of the people.

Fill in the Blank

The Vice-President automatically becomes ___ if the Office of the President becomes vacant due to death, disability, removal, or resignation.

Multiple Choice

What triggers the need for a special election for both the President and Vice-President according to Section 8, Article VII?

• Vacancy in both the Office of the President and Vice-President

• Death of the President only

• Resignation of the Vice-President only

• Removal of the President only

Open Ended

Explain the process for filling the vacancy in the Office of the Vice-President as described in Section 9, Article VII.

Multiple Choice

Who has the authority to call for a special election for President and Vice-President, and what is the required timeframe for setting the date of the election?

• Congress, not earlier than forty days nor later than sixty days

• President, within thirty days

• Supreme Court, within ninety days

• Senate, within sixty days

Open Ended

Discuss the importance of having a clear succession process in the event of simultaneous vacancies in the offices of the President and Vice-President.

Multiple Select

Select all correct statements about the succession process when there is a vacancy in the offices of the President and Vice-President.

• The President of the Senate acts as President if both offices are vacant.

• The Speaker of the House acts as President if the Senate President is unable.

• The Chief Justice acts as President in case of vacancy.

• The Secretary of State acts as President if both offices are vacant.

Multiple Choice

Who serves as the board of canvassers for Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections in the Philippines?

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Congress

• The Electoral Commission

Fill in the Blank

The Supreme Court, sitting ___, shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the President or Vice-President.

Open Ended

Explain the role of the Supreme Court as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal in election contests.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court's authority as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal is correct?

• Its authority is strictly limited by the Constitution.

• It can only decide on presidential election contests.

• Its method of exercising authority is specified in the Constitution.

• There is no limitation on its exercise of authority granted by the Constitution.

Multiple Choice

According to Macalintal v. Presidential Electoral Tribunal, what is the basis for the PET's power to promulgate its rules?

• A specific law passed by Congress

• The prerogative conferred by the Constitution

• A presidential executive order

• International treaties

Open Ended

Discuss the scope of the President of the Philippines' general supervision over local governments and autonomous regions as provided in Article X of the Constitution.

Fill in the Blank

The President of the Philippines exercises executive ___ as part of his constitutional duties.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about the Executive Department, what aspect of executive power do you find most significant or interesting, and why?