Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. After the new president was elected, the Filipinos will hold another national elections after (six years, eight years) to change him or her.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The symbol, Lady Justice, stands blindfolded holding a (weighing scale, sword) which symbolizes fairness and equality.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. To be able to run for a Senate position, one must be (35, 40) years old or older on the day of the election.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The law-interpreting body in the Philippine government is the (Legislative, Judiciary) Branch.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The president vetoes a certain bill but Congress believes that this needs to become a law. They must gather (two-thirds or 2/3, three-fourths or 3/4) of votes to override the decision.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The Commission on Appointment (COA) is a group formed by the members of the (Senate, House of Representatives) to investigate, approve, or disapprove of the appointments made by the President.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. Filipino citizens can turn to the (Judiciary branch, Executive Branch) for legal protection if they believe their rights were violated.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The Special Court called Sandiganbayan is the one responsible in giving punishment for (ordinary citizens, government officials) who committed crimes such as graft and corruption.

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. Cabinet heads are referred to as (secretaries, representatives) to help assist the President in the Executive Branch.

This branch has the power to appoint justices to the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

This branch is responsible for deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused.

This branch can give orders to the military and policemen in enforcing the laws.

 This branch can overturn the veto of the President.

 This can declare whether a law is constitutional or unconstitutional.

The head of this branch can declare martial law.

This branch allows the policemen to accept and receive reports of certain crimes, and violations of laws.

Holds sessions for the readings of every bill proposed by its members.

AGREE or DISAGREE. The rich enjoy more rights and privileges, while the poor must have more responsibilities.

AGREE or DISAGREE. One should study hard to be a productive member of society.

HOW A BILL TURNS INTO A LAW. Step 1. All the members of the Congress, Senators and Representatives, must propose a _____

HOW A BILL TURNS INTO A LAW. Step 2. The ______ must hold sessions of readings of the bill to discuss, amend, and reject, or approve the bill.

HOW A BILL TURNS INTO A LAW. Step 3. If the Congress rejects a bill, it will die. If the Congress approves a bill, it will be submitted to the office of the ____________.

HOW A BILL TURNS INTO A LAW. Step 4. If the president signs a bill, it will turn into a ________.

HOW A BILL TURNS INTO A LAW. Step 5. If the president vetoes a bill, the Congress may respect it, or override it with a 2/3 of votes. But, if the president ignores it for _____ days, it will turn into a law.