JEOPARDY
What are the two legislative department in the Philippines?
upper body: SENATE; lower body: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES)
What does the Latin word 'lex and legis' means?
Law
How many senators are there in the Senate of Philippines?
24 senators
What are the two Parliamentary Privileges does Congressman have?
(1) Privileges from arrest ; (2) Privileges of speech and debate
What are the two basic structures for legislative branches of government?
Unicameral and Bicameral
What are the three(3) sessions of congress?
(1)Regular sessions, (2) Special sessions, (3) Joint Session
What is the definition of Legislative Power?
The authority to make laws and to alter or repeal them.
In this article, the Philippine congress is the country's legislative department.
Art.VI, Sec. 1
Only members of which group can formally submit a bill for consideration by the chamber?
Congress