Mark Ramah D.

Milambiling November 25,2021

Readings in Philippine History BSA-1

The Three Branches of Government

Judicial
-What does it do?The major responsibility of
this Branch is to make decisions on cases, but it
also includes interpreting the law.
-Who is in this branch?This branch is made
up of the Supreme Court.
-Qualifications:They are picked for office if
they are nominated by the executive branch and
serve a lifetime sentence as long as they follow
the "Good Behavior Clause."

Legislative Branch Executive Branch

can impeach judges. has the power to
appoint judges.
Judicial Branch has the
Judicial Branch has the
authority to deem
authority to deem
legislative acts Each presidential actions
unconstitutional. branch's
unconstitutional.
power is checked
Legislative and balanced in order Executive
to limit the power of
-What does it do?Makes law by -What does it do?This branch
submitting a proposal that is sent to another branch.
enforces laws, is in charge of the
the other house for debate, controls Legislative military as the commander in chief and
how the government spends money Branch has the negotiates treaties with other foreign
and has the authority to declare war. power to countries.
-Who is in this branch?This branch is override a veto. -Who is in this branch?This branch is
made up of the Senate and the House made up of the President, Vice
of Representatives. Executive President and the Cabinet.
-Qualifications:Senate: 6yrs. term; Branch has the -Qualifications: President & Vice
must be 30yrs. old and have been power to veto President- 35 yrs. old, is a natural born
citizen for 9yrs. House of Rep.: 2yrs. citizen. Can stay in office for up to
legislations.
term; must be 25yrs. old and have 10yrs. Cabinet: Chosen by the
been citizen for 7yrs. President. Can stay after the President
leaves.