Language of Law Quiz 1

What is the purpose of the legislative power in the Philippines?

•  To elect the President

• To make laws
  

• To enforce laws
  

• To interpret laws
  

How many readings must a bill pass before it becomes a law?

• One

• Two
  

• Three

• Four

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

• Congress

• Senate
  

• President
  

• Supreme Court
  

Which bills can originate exclusively in the House of Representatives?

• Appropriation, revenue, or tariff bills

•  Private bills

•  Bills of local application
  

• All of the choices

According to Article VI Section 26 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, how many subjects can a bill passed by the Congress embrace?

• Multiple subjects
  

• Two subjects
  

• Only one subject
  

•  No subject is required
  

How many readings must a bill pass before it becomes a law?

• One reading
  

• Two readings

• Three readings on separate days
  

• Four readings on the same day
  

 What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It becomes a law without the President's approval

• It is sent back to the House where it originated for reconsideration
  

• The Supreme Court decides whether it becomes a law
  

• The Senate decides whether it becomes a law
  

What must the House do if the President vetoes a bill and it is reconsidered?

• It can override the President's veto with a two-thirds majority vote
  

• It must send the bill to the Supreme Court for review
  

• It must send the bill to the Senate for final approval
  

•  It must revise the bill to address the President's objections

How long does the President have to communicate a veto of any bill to the House where it originated?

• 15 days
  

•  30 days
  

• 45 days
  

• 60 days
  

According to Article VIII, where is the judicial power vested?

• Congress

• Supreme Court
  

• Lower courts

• Government branch