Philippine Government and Citizenship Quiz

Which of the following best describes José

What is the role of a referendum in Philippine democratic processes?

• Elect the President

• Remove sitting members of Congress

• Allow citizens to approve or reject laws passed by Congress

• Amend the Constitution directly

How does the Constitution limit the power of Congress over the judiciary?

• By allowing them to override court decisions

• By appointing all judges

• By not allowing them to decrease judicial compensation

• By giving them authority to remove justices at will

What ensures that no branch of the Philippine government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Martial law

• Absolute monarchy

Which of the following can the President NOT do without Congressional approval?

• Appoint department heads

• Sign treaties

• Declare martial law

• Appropriate national budget

What is the role of the Commission on Appointments in the checks and balances system?

• Create laws

• Approve judicial decisions

• Confirm or reject presidential appointments

• Investigate police abuses

Which electoral process allows citizens to propose and enact laws directly?

• Plebiscite

• Referendum

• People's initiative

• Party-list election

What body has the authority to try and decide impeachment cases in the Philippines?

• COMELEC

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• House of Representatives

What happens when a bill is vetoed by the President but Congress insists on enacting it?

• The bill is automatically void

• Congress can override the veto by a two-thirds vote

• The Supreme Court decides on the bill

• The bill is sent to the Ombudsman

What is the term used when citizens vote to approve changes to the Constitution?

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Electoral mandate

• Plebiscite