Philippine Policymaking

During the pre-colonial period, who ruled the Balangay?

• Babaylan

• Alkalde

• Datu

The Philippine Congress is composed of...

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Senate and Sangguniang Panlalawigan

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

Which of the following is the local legislative's scope of power?

• Power to implement programs

• Power to enact laws

• Power to decide on administrative cases

Which of the following is a product of legislative action?

• Ordinance

• Annual Investment Plan

• Local Investment Plan for Health

Which of the following is not part of the local legislative’s scope of power?

• Power to repeal ordinances

• Power to issue resolutions

• Power to create the LGU's annual budget

TRUE or FALSE: An ordinance has a force and effect of a law.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: During the Spanish period, provinces are called Alcaldia.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Resolutions, which reflect the grievances of the local legislative body, takes effect after three (3) readings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: The Punong Barangay both has an executive and legislative function.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: At the Provincial Level, the Governor leads the legislative body.

• TRUE

• FALSE