polgov lesson 3

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Power

Power

It is central to the study of politics and politics is nothing but the struggle for it.

Article VII, Section 1, of the 1987 Constitution

It vests executive power on the President of the Philippines.

President

Considered the Head of State and Head of Government, and functions as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

At noon of the 30th day of June after the election

When does the term of the President of the Philippines starts?

1. natural born Filipino 2. a registered voter 3. must be able to read and write 4. 40 years of age at the day of the election 5. must have resided in the Philippines ten years before the election is held.

What are the criteria for an individual to become President?

Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987

The powers of the President of the Philippines are specifically outlined in ________________.

Administrative Code of 1987

The Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987 is also known as __________________.

1. Power of control over the executive branch 2. Ordinance power 3. Power over aliens 4. Powers of eminent domain, escheat, land reservation and recovery of ill-gotten wealth 5. Power of Appointment 6. Power of general supervision over local governments 7. Other powers

Give the 7 powers of the President of the Philippines

Executive orders, Administrative orders, Proclamations, Memorandum orders, Memorandum circulars, General or special orders

Give the 6 issuances that the President may issue

Executive orders

Acts of the President providing for rules of a general or permanent character in implementation.

Administrative orders

Acts of the President which relate to particular aspects of governmental operations in pursuance of his duties.

Proclamations

Acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest.

Memorandum orders

Acts of the President on matters of administrative detail, or of subordinate or temporary interest.

Memorandum circulars

Acts of the President on matters relating to internal administration.

General or special orders

Acts and commands of the President in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Presidential decrees as a form of legislation

During the term of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, he used executive issuances known as?

Power of eminent domains

It means the state has the power to seize or authorize the seizure of private property for public use with just compensation.

Republic Act No. 7160

Despite the autonomous status of the local governments it is still mandate for the President to supervise it as it is provided by ____________________________.

Local Government Code of 1991

Republic Act No. 7160 is also known as the?

1. Vice President 2. Senate President 3. Speaker of the House of Representatives

What is the line of succession of the Philippines?

Cabinet Secretaries

They act as the alter ego of the President executing, with his authority, the power of the Office of the President in their respective departments.

Article 7, Section 16

According to what article and section is it indicated that the President may appoint anyone to executive departments with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.

Cabinet secretary

They possess the power to issue directives relative to their departments, such as department orders.

Cabinet secretaries

They also act as advisors to the President of the Philippines for their areas.

Local governments

They enjoy relative autonomy from the national government.

Congress of the Philippines

Where does the legislative power shall be vested in?

Congress

It is responsible for making enabling laws to make sure the spirit of the constitution is upheld in the country.

bills and resolutions

What are the 2 main documents?

Resolutions

They convey principles and sentiments of the Senate or the House of Representatives.

Joint resolutions, Concurrent resolutions, and Simple resolutions

Give the 3 different elements in resolutions

Joint resolutions

It require the approval of both chambers of Congress and the signature of the President, and have the force and effect of a law if approved.

Concurrent resolutions

It is used for matters affecting the operations of both chambers of Congress and must be approved in the same form by both houses.

Simple resolutions

It deal with matters entirely within the prerogative of one chamber of Congress.

Bills

They are laws in the making.

1. First Reading 2. Referral to Appropriate Committee 3. Second Reading 4. Debates 5. Printing & Distribution 6. Third Reading 7. Referral to the other House 8. Submission to Joint Bicameral Committee 9. Submission to the President

Give the various steps in the passage of a bill as published in ph.net

Judiciary Branch

Its duty is to settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable.

fiscal autonomy

What does judiciary enjoys?

Supreme Court

It is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 associate justices who serve until the age of 70.