GE 118 - Final Term Quiz 01

How many representatives can the House of Representatives have at most, according to the 1987 constitution?

• 150

• 200

• 250

• 300

The President of the Philippines appoints the heads of various government departments. However, some appointments require confirmation by which body?

• Supreme Court

• Commission on Appointments

• House of Representatives

• Senate

What is the minimum population required for each legislative district to have its own representative?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 250,000

• 350,000

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. This means they can:

• Declare war without Congressional approval

• Suspend the Constitution at will

• Direct military operations

• Appoint all military officers

What percentage of the House of Representatives is reserved for party-list representatives?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which of the following can the President grant, but requires approval from Congress?

• Pardon

• Parole

• Amnesty

• Commutation

What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a House Representative can serve?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• No limit

Executive clemency refers to the President's power to grant leniency for:

• Minor traffic violations

• Political offenses

• Serious crimes

• Administrative offenses

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a party-list nominee?

• Natural-born Filipino citizen

• Registered voter

• Resident of another country for the past year

• At least 25 years old

The President negotiates foreign loans on behalf of the Philippines. However, whose concurrence is required first?

• Senate

• Department of Finance

• Monetary Board

• House of Representatives