QUIZ #1

Which branch of government is tasked to carry out laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Commission on Audit

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to run as President or Vice President of the Philippines?

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

• 45 years old

How long is the term of the President of the Philippines?

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

Which of the following is NOT a role of the President of the Philippines?

• Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

• Appoints ambassadors and consuls

• Evaluates laws

• Prepares the national budget

Which act of clemency means temporary relief or postponement of punishment?

• Amnesty

• Reprieve

• Pardon

• Commutation

What is one limitation of the President of the Philippines?

• Cannot declare martial law

• Cannot hold any other office

• Cannot approve the national budget

• Cannot appoint department heads

The President is immune from suit during his tenure. What is the purpose of this privilege?

• To avoid public criticism

• To allow full exercise of duties without distraction

• To ensure reelection

• To gain public trust

Which of the following is a cause of vacancy in the Office of the President?

• Retirement

• Loss of popularity

• Impeachment

• Appointment to another office

Which executive power allows the President to reject a bill or joint resolution?

• Borrowing power

• Veto power

• Control power

• Appointing power

Which executive power allows the Philippine President to reject a bill passed by Congress unless the legislature overrides it?

• Appointment power

• Veto power

• Commander-in-chief power

• Pardoning power