Law-making Process

Who makes our laws in our government?

• Chief Justice

• Congress

• President

• Department Secretaries

Who is in-charge with including the proposed Bill in the Calendar of Business?

• The Senate President

• The Speaker of the House

• Committee on Rules

• The General Secretary

Which is the Upper Chamber of the Legislative Department of our Government?

• Senators

• House of Representatives

• Philippine Senate

• Philippine Congress

What is read on the Third Reading?

• The authors of the Bill.

• The entirety of the Bill.

• The amendments of the Bill.

• The title of the Bill.

What happens when both Houses of the Legislative had conflicting provisions on a proposed Bill?

• A Bicameral Conference Committee is created to reconcile differences

• The provisions from the Upper House will be accepted.

• The provisions from the Lower House shall be followed.

• The President will make the final decision.

What happens when the President takes no action to a passed Bill within 30 days after receipt?

• It is returned to the Congress.

• It lapses into a Law.

• It is kept in the cabinet.

• It is signed by the Vice President.

How many votes of both houses are needed to override the presidential veto on a proposed bill?

• 1/4 vote of both houses

• 1/2 vote of both houses

• 2/3 vote of both houses

• 3/4 vote of both houses

What happens to a proposed bill when it is passed and signed by the President?

• It is scheduled for 2nd Reading

• It is passed to the Lower House of the Legislative Body

• It becomes a law

• It is laid under the table

What happens to a Bill that is vetoed by the President and is not overturned by the Congress?

• It is trashed and forgotten.

• It is kept in the cabinet.

• It is returned to originating house without explanation.

• It is returned to originating house with explanation.

The Act shall take effect _____ after publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 25 days

• 30 days