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The Three Branches of Government

The document discusses the three branches of government in the Philippines and their roles and responsibilities. It explains that the executive branch is headed by the President and includes the Vice President and Cabinet. The legislative branch comprises the Senate and House of Representatives. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and includes lower courts. It emphasizes that separation of powers and checks and balances help ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

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The Three Branches of Government

The document discusses the three branches of government in the Philippines and their roles and responsibilities. It explains that the executive branch is headed by the President and includes the Vice President and Cabinet. The legislative branch comprises the Senate and House of Representatives. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and includes lower courts. It emphasizes that separation of powers and checks and balances help ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

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What is Government?

- is the system or group of people with the authority to govern a


country or state
THE 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
SEPARATION OF POWERS

• Each branch is responsible for their job

• No one gets too much power

• Help things run smoothly


EXECUTIVE
BRANCH

President
Vice-President
Cabinet

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

THE PRESIDENT
• Head of State and Head of Government
• Chief Executive
• Commander-In-Chief of the AFP
• 6 year term (only one term)
• Can appoint and dismiss Cabinet members
• Official Residence: Malacañang Palace
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH

President
Vice-President
Cabinet

Vice President Leni Robredo

THE VICE PRESIDENT


• To replace the President if he resigns, dies or is impeached
• Can hold a Cabinet Position
• 6 year term (can be re-elected once)
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH

President
Vice-President
Cabinet

THE CABINET
• To advise the President on matters relating to the duties of their respective offices.
Departments:
1. DepED - EDUCATION
2. DoLE - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
3.DoH - HEALTH
4. DA - AGRICULTURE
5.DPWH - PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
6. DND - NATIONAL DEFENSE
LEGISLATIVE
BRANCH

Senate
House of the
Representative

Senate President Vicente Sotto III

THE SENATE
• Headed by the Senate President
• Referred to as the “Upper House”
• Composed of 24 Senators
• 6 year term (maximum of 2 consecutive terms)
LEGISLATIVE
BRANCH

Senate
House of the
Representative

Speaker of the House of Representative


Gloria Arroyo

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


• Composed of not more than 250 members
• The Speaker is its Chief Officer
• Each province - is represented in the Lower House of Congress
• 3 year term (cannot run after 3 consecutive terms)
JUDICIAL
BRANCH

Supreme Court
Other Courts

THE JUDICIAL BRANCH


• Judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, as well as in lower courts.
• The inferior courts:
 Court of Appeals
 Court of Tax Appeals
 Regional Trial Courts
 Metropolitan Trial Courts
 Sandiganbayan
 Office of the Ombudsman
JUDICIAL
BRANCH

Supreme Court
Other Courts

Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin

THE SUPREME COURT


• Highest Court in the Philipines
• Composed of the Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who serve until the age of 70
• Chief Justice and Associate Justices are appointed by the president
Short Activity
THE 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

President, Vice- President, Cabinet Members

Supreme Court Congress


Justices Senators
Representatives
CHECK AND BALANCES SYSTEM

• The branches check each others power

• Set to maintain balance of powers


CHECK AND BALANCES SYSTEM
• A President can veto any law passed by Congress which, in
turn, can overturn the veto if it has the numbers.

• The President, Vice President, the Chief Justice, and certain


other executive officials may be impeached by Congress for
acts that are listed in the Constitution.

• A law enacted by Congress and an order of the President


may be questioned in and reviewed by the Supreme Court.
THE 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

carries out
and
enforces
laws

make,alter
evaluates
and repeal
laws
laws
GAME TIME!!!

QUIZ BOWL ON THE THREE BRANCHES OF THE GOVERNMENT


Has a staggered election every 3
years term
LEGISLATIVE
Veto Bills or proposed laws

EXECUTIVE
Rules whether Something is
Constitutional
JUDICIAL
Commander in Chief of Armed
Forces
EXECUTIVE
By Decisions Explain Meaning of
Constitution and Laws Passed by
Congress
JUDICIAL
Can Declare War

LEGISLATIVE
Appoints or Removes Cabinet
Members
EXECUTIVE
Write, Debate, and Vote on Laws

LEGISLATIVE
Head of State

EXECUTIVE
Oversees the Court System of the
country
JUDICIAL
Assignment

• Group yourselves into 4 composed of 5 members

• Think about current laws. Then pick a law that you don't like.

• Research the law and collaborate on how you would modify the law
to make it more suitable in the country.

• Prepare your work tomorrow for a role play.

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