Constitutional Foundations
Who is the head of the Executive Department?
The President
How long is the President's term of office?
Six years
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
The President
Who assumes the presidency when the President dies, resigns, is removed from office, or becomes permanently incapacitated?
The Vice President
Who heads the Department of Education?
The Secretary of Education
What article of the 1987 Constitution discusses the Executive Department?
Article VII
What type of citizenship must a presidential candidate possess?
Natural-born Filipino citizenship
What presidential power allows the rejection of a bill passed by Congress?
Veto power
Which chamber of Congress tries and decides impeachment cases?
The Senate
Which executive department is responsible for the protection of the country's environment and natural resources?
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
What is the supreme law of the Philippines?
The 1987 Philippine Constitution
How many years must a presidential candidate have resided in the Philippines immediately before the election?
Ten years
What is the maximum initial period for a declaration of martial law under the Constitution?
60 days
Which chamber of Congress has the exclusive power to initiate impeachment cases?
The House of Representatives
Which executive department manages the Philippines' foreign relations?
Department of Foreign Affairs
What is the minimum age required to become President?
40 years old
On what date does the President's regular term begin?
June 30
What is the President's power to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons called?
Executive clemency
What constitutional process may remove certain high officials for specified offenses?
Impeachment
Which executive department is primarily responsible for managing the country's national budget and public expenditures?
Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
What proportion of the Senate must concur in a treaty for it to become valid and effective?
Two-thirds of all Senators
What constitutional provision establishes the qualifications of the President?
Article VII, Section 2
Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, how many days does the President have to report to Congress after declaring martial law or suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus?
Within 2 days
What is the constitutional term for the temporary transfer of presidential duties when the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office?
Presidential inability
What constitutional body confirms certain presidential appointments, including appointments of department heads?
Commission on Appointments