John Kelly B.
Bales BSBA FM 2-D
Quiz Assignment# 5 Articles V, VI, VII and VIII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
1. What is Suffrage? Is it a right or a privilege? What does Suffrage include?
-Suffrage refers to the right to vote in public elections. It is considered a fundamental political
right of citizens in democratic societies. Suffrage is generally regarded as a right rather than a
privilege because it is based on the principles of equality, representation, and participation in the
democratic process. Suffrage includes the right to elect public officials and the right to
participate in referendums or initiatives.
2.Who are qualified to vote? and who are disqualified to vote?
-The qualifications to vote can vary depending on the country and its laws. Generally, qualified
voters are citizens who meet certain criteria, such as reaching a minimum age, being registered
as a voter, and meeting residency requirements. Disqualifications may include factors like being
a non-citizen, being convicted of certain criminal offenses, or being declared mentally
incompetent by a court.
3.What is Legislative Power? What is law and what is its function?
- Legislative power refers to the authority and ability to make laws. It is vested in the legislative
branch of government, which is responsible for enacting, amending, and repealing laws. The
primary function of law is to establish rules and regulations that govern society, maintain order,
protect rights, resolve disputes, and promote the general welfare of the people.
4.What is Bicameralism? What are the advantages of bicameralism?
-Bicameralism is a system of government that consists of two legislative chambers or houses.
Typically, this includes an upper house (e.g., Senate) and a lower house (e.g., House of
Representatives). The advantages of bicameralism include providing checks and balances
within the legislative process, allowing for representation of different interests and regions,
facilitating greater deliberation and debate, and promoting a more thorough examination of
proposed legislation.
5.Be able to explain the Principle of Separation of Powers.
-The Principle of Separation of Powers is a fundamental concept in democratic systems that
aims to prevent the concentration of power in a single authority. It divides the functions of
government into three separate branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Each
branch has its own distinct powers and responsibilities, serving as a system of checks and
balances to ensure accountability and prevent abuses of power.
6. What are the qualifications of Senators? Congressmen?
-The qualifications for Senators and Congressmen in the Philippines are outlined in the
Philippine Constitution. Senators must be natural-born citizens of the Philippines, at least 35
years old on the day of the election, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of
the Philippines for at least two years prior to the election. Congressmen have similar
qualifications but must be at least 25 years old and residents of their respective legislative
districts for at least one year prior to the election.
7. Who heads the Executive Department? Be able to explain Executive Power.
-The Executive Department in the Philippines is headed by the President. The President is the
Chief Executive and exercises executive power, which involves implementing and enforcing
laws, managing the administration of government agencies, making executive decisions, and
representing the country in international affairs. The President is responsible for ensuring that
the laws and policies of the government are carried out effectively.
8. What are the qualifications of the President and Vice president of the Philippines?
-The qualifications for the President and Vice President of the Philippines are specified in the
Philippine Constitution. The President and Vice President must be natural-born citizens of the
Philippines, at least 40 years old on the day of the election, able to read and write, registered
voters, and residents of the Philippines for at least ten years prior to the election.
9. Explain and Discuss Presidential Succession in cases of death and disqualification of
the President.
-Presidential succession refers to the process of determining who will assume the presidency in
cases of the death, resignation, removal, or permanent incapacity of the President. In the
Philippines, the Vice President is the first in line of succession. If the Vice President is unable to
assume the presidency, the Senate President will act as the successor. The Presidential
Succession Law further outlines the succession order in case of the inability of the Senate
President to assume the position.
10. What is Judicial Power? What is the Scope of Judicial Power?
-Judicial power refers to the authority vested in the judiciary to interpret and apply the law,
resolve legal disputes, and administer justice. The judiciary acts as an independent and
impartial branch of government responsible for upholding the rule of law, protecting individual
rights, and ensuring the fair and equitable resolution of cases. The scope of judicial power
encompasses both the review of laws and the adjudication of disputes.
11.Enumerate the organization of courts.
-The organization of courts can vary among different jurisdictions, but in general, it includes a
hierarchical structure. Commonly found courts include the Supreme Court (or its equivalent),
which serves as the highest appellate court, intermediate appellate courts (such as appellate
courts or courts of appeals), and trial courts (such as district courts or circuit courts). The
specific names and structure of courts can differ depending on the country and its legal system.
12. What are the Qualifications of the Judges of the Supreme Court.
-The qualifications of Judges of the Supreme Court in the Philippines are outlined in the
Philippine Constitution. They must be natural-born citizens, at least 40 years old, have been
engaged in the practice of law for at least 15 years or have served as a judge of a lower court,
and must be of proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence. These qualifications
ensure that the judges appointed to the Supreme Court possess the necessary legal expertise
and moral character to fulfill their judicial responsibilities.
