What is the requirement for taking private property for public use, according to Article III Section 9 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• No compensation needed

• Just compensation
  

• Written consent of the owner
  

• Court approval

According to Article III, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, when can the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus be suspended?

• In cases of invasion or rebellion

• In cases of public safety
  

• In cases of national security

• In cases of public health

What are the qualifications to be a Senator in the Philippines?

• Natural-born citizen, at least 30 years old, able to read and write, registered voter, and resident for at least two years
  

• Natural-born citizen, at least 25 years old, able to read and write, registered voter, and resident for at least one year

• Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, able to read and write, registered voter, and resident for at least two years
  

• Natural-born citizen, at least 40 years old, able to read and write, registered voter, and resident for at least five years

When are the regular elections for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives held?

• First Monday of May
  

• Second Monday of May
  

• Third Monday of May

• Fourth Monday of May

What is the role of the Electoral Tribunals in the Philippines?

• To judge all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of Members of Congress
  

• To conduct inquiries in aid of legislation

• To determine the salaries of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives

• To audit the books of accounts of the Congress

What is the rule of taxation in the Philippines?

• Progressive system of taxation

• Regressive system of taxation
  

• Flat tax rate for all

• No taxation allowed
  

Who has the power to veto a bill in the Philippines?

• Congress
  

• Senate
  

• President

• Supreme Court
  

According to Article VI Section 23 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

In times of war or national emergency, who can authorize the President to exercise necessary powers?

• The Supreme Court
  

• The Congress
  

• The National Treasurer
  

• The Chief Justice
  

Who can authorize the augmentation of appropriations in the general appropriations law?

• The President and the National Treasurer

• The President, the Chief Justice, and the heads of Constitutional Commissions

• The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chief Justice

• The President, the President of the Senate, and the heads of Constitutional Commissions