Branches of the Government

(Separation of Powers)
Separation of Powers
The separation of powers is a model for
the governance of a state.
Under this model, a state's government
is divided into branches, each with separate
and independent powers and areas of
responsibility so that the powers of one
branch are not in conflict with the powers
associated with the other branches.
 Executive branch
The Executive branch carries out laws.
Is headed by the President who functions as
both the head of state and the head of
government.
The president is also the Commander-
in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines. The president is elected by
popular vote to a term of six years.
legislative branch
The remainder of the House seats are
designated for sectoral representatives
elected at large through a complex "party
list" system.
The upper house is located in Pasay
City, while the lower house is located in
Quezon City. It Is authorized to make laws,
alter, and repeal them through the power
vested in the Philippine Congress.
 Judiciary branch
The judiciary branch of the government
evaluates laws and is headed by the
Supreme Court. it has a Chief Justice as
its head and 14 Associate Justices, all
appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the Judicial and Bar
Council.
It is different from the two who are
somehow connected, but is as important.
This branch is also connected to the
citizens.
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Executive branch
Cabinet members serve as advisors to the President.
They include the Vice President and the heads of executive
departments. Cabinet members are nominated by the
President and must be confirmed by the Commission of
Appointments.
 The President leads the country.
He/she is the head of state, leader of the
national government, and Commander
in Chief of all armed forces of the
Philippines. The President serves a six-
year term and cannot be re-elected.
The Senate shall be composed of twenty-four Senators who shall be elected at
large by the qualified voters of the Philippines, as may be provided by law.

Legislative branch
 The House of Representatives shall be composed of not
more than two hundred and fifty members, unless amended,
who shall be elected from legislative districts apportioned
among the provinces, cities, and the Metropolitan Manila area
in accordance with the number of their respective inhabitants,
and those who shall be elected through a party-list system of
registered national, regional, and sectoral parties.
judiciary branch
Lower Collegiate Courts
1. Court of Appeals
2. Court of Tax Appeals
3. Sandiganbayan
 Regular Courts
1. Regional Trial Courts
2. Metropolitan Trial Courts
3. Municipal Trial Courts
4. Municipal Trial Courts in Cities
5. Municipal Circuit Trial Courts
 interaction
Of each branch
The legislative branch makes laws, but the President in the executive
branch can veto those laws with a Presidential Veto.
 The executive branch, through the Federal agencies, has
responsibility for day-to-day enforcement and administration
of Federal laws. These Federal departments and agencies have
missions and responsibilities that vary widely, from
environmental protection to protecting the Nation’s borders.
 The legislative branch has the power to approve
Presidential nominations, control the budget, and can
impeach the President and remove him or her from
office.

The legislative branch makes laws, but the judicial

branch can declare those laws unconstitutional.
 The judicial branch interprets laws, but the Senate in the legislative
branch confirms the President’s nominations for judicial positions,
and Congress can impeach any of those judges and remove them from
office.

The executive branch can declare Executive Orders, which are

like proclamations that carry the force of law, but the judicial
branch can declare those acts unconstitutional.