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of the government.
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the
Philippine Senate and the House of
Social Sciences – Grade 12
Division Araling Panlipunan Tools (DAPAT)
Philippine Politics and Governance
First Edition, 2020
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of the government.
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the
Philippine Senate and the House of
Representatives
Grade 12- Philippine Politics and Governance
Analyze the roles and powers of the executive branch ii
of the government.
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the
Philippine Senate and the House of
Foreword
Welcome to Senior High School Social Sciences, Grade 12.
of the government.
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the
Philippine Senate and the House of
The following are important notes in using this module:
• Use the module with caution. Do not mark any part of the module with
any marks or letters. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
• Don't forget to answer the Test before moving on to the other activities in
the module.
• Read the instructions carefully before doing each exercise.
• Observe honesty and integrity in carrying out tasks and in correcting answers.
• Finish the current task before going to another exercises.
• Please return this module to your teacher or facilitator when you
have completed all the exercises.
If you find difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. You can also ask help from your mother or
father, or your elder sibling or any of your housemates who are older than you.
Always instill in your mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this module, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deeper understanding of relevant competencies. You can do it!
INTRODUCTION
What comes into your mind when you hear the word “President”? What do
you think a President does?
The President is the head of the executive branch of the government.
He occupies the highest post and is among the elected officials of the country. He is
the Head of the Government and the representation of all executive powers
enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. He is the Head of the State and
symbolizes the unity of the people and the sovereignty of the nation. He is the
person in charge in managing and implementing the laws of the country.
On the other hand, the legislative branch plays a vital role in making laws
that are implemented in the country. The legislative branch of the government
is the Congress of the Philippines consists of the Senate and the House of
Representatives.
This module introduces you to the roles and powers of the executive and
the roles and responsibilities of the legislative branches of the government.
Before we start on this journey, let us check what you already knew about the
concepts that you are about to learn.
Task 1: True or False
Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
wrong. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
1. The Congress of the Philippines is composed of the Senate and the House
of Representatives.
2. According to the constitution, the age requirement for a person to run for the
Senate is 25 years old.
3. The Senate of the Philippines is composed of 12 senators elected at large.
4. The main function of the legislative branch is to interpret the existing laws.
5. To win a seat in the House of Representative, a party list should get 20% of
the total votes.
Task 2: Match A and B
Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer on a piece of paper.
Column A Column B
1. power to approve proposed laws A. Borrowing Power
2. power to grant executive clemency B. Budgetary Power
3. power to administer and enforce the laws C. Control Power
4. power to promulgate executive issuances D. Executive Power
5. power to contract or guarantee foreign loans E. Ordinance Power
F. Pardoning Power
G. Power to Approve Bills
LEARN THIS
M C E P R G E M
K M S L A O E T
S O X Q L N A S
N R E S W E R A
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O C F V E A S K
G E L P L O I T
N T P E E O U L
E B I E S R V A
Picture # 1 Picture # 2
By Karl Norman Alonzo and Robinson Niñal Jr. - Presidential Communications Photo from the Malacañang Photo
Operations Office (Philippines), Public Domain, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/03/01/the-presidents-day-march-1-2016/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64044089
Picture # 3 Picture # 4
Picture # 5
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Special_Envoy_to_China_Fidel_V._Ramos_during_the_5th_Cabinet_Meeting.jpg
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REMEMBER
House of
Senate Representatives
Task 7: My Issue
Directions: Identify at least one issue in your locality that needs to be addressed by
the President. Identify and explain the roles and powers of the
President in making solutions to the issue. Use the table below as your
guide. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
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References
1. Legislative Branch, The Official Gazette of the Republic of the
Philippines https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/about/gov/the-legislative-
branch
2. The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines – Article VI, The Official
Gazette of the republic of the Philippines,
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the- 1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-
the-philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic- of-the-philippines-article-
vi/#:~:text=Section%201.,Section%202.
3. Three Branches of Government, Philippine Information Agency
https://pia.gov.ph/branches-of-govt
4. Legislative Process, Legislative Branch, Official Gazette of the
Philippines, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/images/uploads/Legislative-
Process- Layout_10Mayno-banner.jpg