Three Branches of Government

The legislative branch is composed of the Senate and the House of the Representatives.

• True

• False

Malacañang Palace is the official residence of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• True

• False

This branch of government is headed by the President of the Philippines.

• Legislative branch

• Judiciary branch

• Executive branch

The three branches of the Philippine government are independent from each other. They follow the principle of separation of powers.

• True

• False

What are the qualifications for those who want to become a member of the Philippine Senate?

• must be 35 years old on the day of the election

• a registered voter

• a natural-born Filipino citizen

• all of the above

What are the qualifications to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• must be at least 40 years old

• a natural-born Filipino citizen

• has served as a judge of a lower court or has practiced law as an attorney for 15 years

• all of the above

This branch of the Philippine government has party-list representatives or registered national party, regional, or private sectors organization.

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• judiciary branch

The President and Vice President of the Philippines are not elected by people.

• True

• False

This is the name of our current president.

• President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

• President Rodrigo Duterte

• President Benigno Aquino III

The Philippine government has _______________.

• two branches

• five branches

• three branches

• four branches