Philippine Government 2 (SS 4.4.2)

Who leads the executive branch of the country?

• The vice president

• The cabinet members

• The president

• The Congressional Nominations Commission

What is the president's role as head of state?

• To create laws

• To represent the country to the rest of the world

• To oversee the military

• To appoint the vice president

Where is the official residence of the president located?

• The White House

• Malacanang

• Capitol Hill

• The Pentagon

Who succeeds the president in case of his death or inability to perform his duties?

• The cabinet

• The vice president

• The secretary of state

• The Speaker of the House

What is the composition of the cabinet?

• A fixed number of departments established by law

• An advisory group of citizens

• Departments overseen by secretaries appointed by the president

• Only military leaders

Who must advise and approve the president's appointments of secretaries?

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The Congressional Nominations Commission

• The House of Representatives

What authority does the president have concerning appointed secretaries?

• To promote them

• To remove them from office at any time

• To turn their roles into volunteer positions

• To appoint them for life

What is one of the president's responsibilities as commander-in-chief?

• To represent the country at international events

• To oversee military operations

• To manage the federal budget

• To conduct foreign relations

What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)?

• Managing educational institutions

• Overseeing Philippine relations with other countries

• Ensuring the health of citizens

• Developing infrastructure

Which department is responsible for administering and implementing educational programs in the Philippines?

• Department of Health (DOH)

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

• Department of Education (DepEd)

• Department of National Defense (DND)