WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
NAME: LUSTRE, ADRIANE P.
YEAR/BLK: BSPH 3-1
COURSE: LEGAL ETHICS
LEARNING ACTIVITY: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

1. Differentiate the different functions of our 3 Branches of Philippine Government...

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
the law-making body
The President is the Head of State and
Head of Government, and functions
as the commander-in-chief of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines.
SENATE – 2 consecutive terms
allowed with 6 years per term
Police power
Power to impeach (Art. XI, Sec 2)
The power to choose who shall
become President in case of tie
(Section 4, par.4)
Power of Taxation
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
the law-enforcing body
in charge of making laws. It is made
up of the Congress and several
Government agencies.
PRESIDENT – 1 term of 6 years
without re-election
The power to declare martial law
(Section 18)
The power to appoint government
officials (Section 16)
The power to conduct treaty and
international agreement with other
states (Section 21)
Administrative power and control
over the agencies of the governments
(Section 17)
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
the law-interpreting body
settle actual controversies involving
rights which are legally demandable
and enforceable
NO TERM LIMIT – but they
mandated to hold office during good
behavior until they reach the age of
70 or become incapacitated to
discharge duties of their office.
Appoints all officials and employees
of the Judiciary in accordance with
the Civil Service Law
Order to change of venue or place of
trial to avoid a miscarriage of justice
ADJUDICATORY POWERS
THE POWER OF JUDICIAL
REVIEW.

2. How do 3 branches of government works together?

The Philippine government has three branches—Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—that work together to prevent one
branch from having too much power. The Legislative Branch, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives,
creates laws. The Executive Branch, led by the President, enforces these laws. The Judicial Branch, including the Supreme
Court and lower courts, interprets laws and ensures they follow the constitution. Even though each branch has its own
tasks, they depend on each other, and there are checks in place to make sure they act responsibly. For example, the
President can reject a law, but Congress can override the rejection with a two-thirds vote. The Judiciary can also say if a
presidential action or law is against the constitution. This way, the branches work together to keep a fair balance of power,
ensuring good governance and protecting the rights of the Filipino people.
3. Make infographics how bill becomes a Law
- A proposed law starts in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. It goes to a committee for review.
- If the committee approves, the whole house discusses and votes on it. If the house disagrees, they can send it back to the
committee or drop it.
- If approved, it moves to the other house for a similar process. If both houses agree, it goes to the President. The
President can either sign it into law or veto it and send it back.
- Congress then has three choices: revise the bill to please the President, abandon it, or vote to override the veto.

REFERENCE/S:
- 3 branches of the Philippine government. (2016, December 10). [Slide show]. SlideShare.
https://www.slideshare.net/CheldhayeDay/3-branches-of-the-philippine-government
- The Philippine Government | Philippine Embassy in Oslo, Norway. (n.d.). https://oslope.dfa.gov.ph/philippine-
government/
- VectorFast. (2021, August 5). “How a bill becomes a law” info graphics in vector art | Vectorfast - Sharp Logo Cleanup -
Convert any format to vector. Vectorfast - Sharp Logo Cleanup - Convert Any Format to Vector.
https://vectorfast.com/infographics-how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/