Assessment

1. How democratic is the representational scheme of the bicameral system?

2. Which powers of Congress seem the most important and why?
3. How does the legislative branch protect the rights of every citizen?
4. The Philippine Constitution provides that as long as a person is able to read
and write, he/she can vie for a post in Congress – in Senate or House of
Representatives. Considering the complexity of the legislative functions,
should the educational attainment be set higher?
5. Assuming that you are a member of the congress, create a bill for an issue
you think is important.
 Name of the Bill and Description
 What Problem is the Bill Addressing?
 How Does The Bill Fix the Problem?