ARTICLE 7- EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Question 1

Section 1, Article 7

The executive power shall be vested in the _____ of the Philippines.

Answer 1

The executive power shall be vested in the President of the Philippines.

Question 2

Section 2, Article 7

No person may be elected President unless he is a ______.

Answer 2

No person may be elected President unless he is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, a registered voter, able to read and write, at least forty years of age on the day of the election, and a resident of the Philippines for at least ten years immediately preceding such election.

Question 3

Section 3, Article 7

There shall be a _______ who shall have the same ______ and _____ and be elected with and in the _____ as the President. He may be _______ from office in the same manner as the President.

The Vice-President may be appointed as a ______. Such appointment requires no confirmation.

Answer 3

There shall be a Vice-President who shall have the same qualifications and term of office and be elected with and in the same manner as the President. He may be removed from office in the same manner as the President.

The Vice-President may be appointed as a Member of the Cabinet. Such appointment requires no confirmation.

Question 4

Paragraph 1, Section 4, Article 7

The President and the Vice-President shall be elected by ______ of the people for a term of ______ which shall begin at _______ next following the day of the election and shall end _______ thereafter. The President shall not be eligible for any ______. No person who has succeeded as President and has served as such for more ________ shall be qualified for election to the same office at any time.

Answer 4

The President and the Vice-President shall be elected by direct vote of the people for a term of six years which shall begin at noon on the thirtieth day of June next following the day of the election and shall end at noon of the same date six years thereafter. The President shall not be eligible for any reelection. No person who has succeeded as President and has served as such for more than four years shall be qualified for election to the same office at any time.

Question 5

Paragraph 2, Section 4, Article 7

No ______ shall serve for more than two _____ terms. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time shall not be considered as an ______.

Answer 5

No Vice-President shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity of the service for the full term for which he was elected.

Question 6

Paragraph 3, Section 4, Article 7

Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular election for President and Vice-President shall be held on ______.

Answer 6

Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular election for President and Vice-President shall be held on the second Monday of May.

Question 7

Paragraph 4, Section 4, Article 7

The returns of every election for President and Vice-President, duly certified by the ______, shall be transmitted to the _____, directed to the ___. Upon receipt of the certificates of canvass, the President of the Senate shall, not later than _____, open all certificates in the presence of the ______in joint public session, and the Congress, upon _______ thereof in the manner provided by law, canvass the votes.

Answer 7

The returns of every election for President and Vice-President, duly certified by the board of canvassers of each province or city, shall be transmitted to the Congress, directed to the President of the Senate. Upon receipt of the certificates of canvass, the President of the Senate shall, not later than thirty days after the day of the election, open all certificates in the presence of the Senate and the House of Representatives in joint public session, and the Congress, upon determination of the authenticity and due execution thereof in the manner provided by law, canvass the votes.

Question 8

Paragraph 5, Section 4, Article 7

The person having the highest number of votes shall be proclaimed _____, but in case two or more shall have an equal and highest number of votes, one of them shall ______, voting _____.

Answer 8

The person having the highest number of votes shall be proclaimed elected, but in case two or more shall have an equal and highest number of votes, one of them shall forthwith be chosen by the vote of a majority of all the Members of both Houses of the Congress, voting separately.

Question 9

Paragraph 6, Section 4, Article 7

The _____ shall promulgate its rules for the _____ of the certificates.

Answer 9

The Congress shall promulgate its rules for the canvassing of the certificates.

Question 10

Paragraph 7, Section 4, Article 7

The _____, sitting en banc, shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, ____, and _____of the President or Vice- President, and may promulgate its rules for the purpose.

Answer 10

The Supreme Court, sitting en banc, shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the President or Vice- President, and may promulgate its rules for the purpose.

Question 11

Section 5, Article 7

Before they enter on the execution of their office, the President, the Vice-President, or the Acting President shall take the following oath or affirmation:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will ______ fulfill my duties as President (or Vice-President or Acting President) of the Philippines, ______ its Constitution, ____ its laws, do justice to every man, and ___ myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God.” (In case of affirmation, last sentence will be omitted.)

Answer 11

Before they enter on the execution of their office, the President, the Vice-President, or the Acting President shall take the following oath or affirmation:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President (or Vice-President or Acting President) of the Philippines, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God.” (In case of affirmation, last sentence will be omitted.)

Question 12

Section 6, Article 7

The President shall have an -____. The ____ of the President and Vice-President shall be determined by law and shall not be decreased during their tenure. No increase in said compensation shall take effect until _____ during which such increase was approved. They shall not receive during their tenure any other ___ from the Government or any other source.

Answer 12

The President shall have an official residence. The salaries of the President and Vice-President shall be determined by law and shall not be decreased during their tenure. No increase in said compensation shall take effect until after the expiration of the term of the incumbent during which such increase was approved. They shall not receive during their tenure any other emolument from the Government or any other source.

Question 13

Paragraph 1, Section 7, Article 7

The ________ shall assume office at the beginning of their terms.

Answer 13

The President-elect and the Vice-President-elect shall assume office at the beginning of their terms.

Question 14

Paragraph 2, Section 7, Article 7

If the President-elect fails to qualify, the _____ shall act as President until the President-elect shall have qualified.

Answer 14

If the President-elect fails to qualify, the Vice-President-elect shall act as President until the President-elect shall have qualified.

Question 15

Paragraph 3, Section 7, Article 7

If a President shall not have been chosen, the _____ shall act as President until a President shall have been chosen and qualified.

Answer 15

If a President shall not have been chosen, the Vice-President-elect shall act as President until a President shall have been chosen and qualified.

Question 16

Paragraph 4, Section 7, Article 7

If at the beginning of the term of the President, the President-elect shall have died or shall have become permanently disabled, the _____ shall become President.

Answer 16

If at the beginning of the term of the President, the President-elect shall have died or shall have become permanently disabled, the Vice-President-elect shall become President.

Question 17

Paragraph 5, Section 7, Article 7

Where no President and Vice-President shall have been chosen or shall have qualified, or where both shall have died or become permanently disabled, the ____or, in case of his inability, the ______, shall act as President until a President or a Vice-President shall have been chosen and qualified.

Answer 17

Where no President and Vice-President shall have been chosen or shall have qualified, or where both shall have died or become permanently disabled, the President of the Senate or, in case of his inability, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall act as President until a President or a Vice-President shall have been chosen and qualified.

Question 18

Paragraph 6, Section 7, Article 7

The ____ shall, by law, provide for the manner in which one who is to act as ____ shall be selected until a President or a Vice-President shall have qualified, in case of death, permanent disability, or inability of the officials mentioned in the next preceding paragraph.

Answer 18

The Congress shall, by law, provide for the manner in which one who is to act as President shall be selected until a President or a Vice-President shall have qualified, in case of death, permanent disability, or inability of the officials mentioned in the next preceding paragraph.

Question 19

Paragraph 1, Section 8, Article 7

In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President, the _____ shall become the President to serve the unexpired term. In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of both the President and Vice-President, the ____ or, in case of his inability, the ____, shall then act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.

Answer 19

In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall become the President to serve the unexpired term. In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of both the President and Vice-President, the President of the Senate or, in case of his inability, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall then act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.

Question 20

Paragraph 2, Section 8, Article 7

The Congress shall, by law, provide _____in case of death, permanent disability, or resignation of the Acting President. He shall serve until the President or the Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified, and be subject to the same _______ as the Acting President.

Answer 20

The Congress shall, by law, provide who shall serve as President in case of death, permanent disability, or resignation of the Acting President. He shall serve until the President or the Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified, and be subject to the same restrictions of powers and disqualifications as the Acting President.

Question 21

Section 9, Article 7

Whenever there is a vacancy in the Office of the Vice-President during the term for which he was elected, the President shall nominate a _____ from among the _____who shall assume office upon confirmation by a majority vote of all the Members of both Houses of the Congress, voting _____.

Answer 21

Whenever there is a vacancy in the Office of the Vice-President during the term for which he was elected, the President shall nominate a Vice-President from among the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who shall assume office upon confirmation by a majority vote of all the Members of both Houses of the Congress, voting separately.

Question 22

Section 10, Article 7

The Congress shall, at _______after the vacancy in the offices of the President and Vice-President occurs, convene in accordance with its rules without need of a call and within _____ days enact a law calling for a ______to elect a President and a Vice-President to be held not earlier than _____ nor later than sixty days from the time of such call. The bill calling such special election shall be deemed certified under _______of this Constitution and shall become law upon its approval on third reading by the Congress. Appropriations for the special election shall be charged against any current appropriations and shall be exempt from the requirements of _____of this Constitution. The convening of the Congress cannot be suspended nor the special election postponed. No special election shall be called if the vacancy occurs within ______before the date of the next presidential election.

Answer 22

The Congress shall, at ten o’clock in the morning of the third day after the vacancy in the offices of the President and Vice-President occurs, convene in accordance with its rules without need of a call and within seven days enact a law calling for a special election to elect a President and a Vice-President to be held not earlier than forty-five days nor later than sixty days from the time of such call. The bill calling such special election shall be deemed certified under paragraph 2, Section 26, Article VI of this Constitution and shall become law upon its approval on third reading by the Congress. Appropriations for the special election shall be charged against any current appropriations and shall be exempt from the requirements of paragraph 4, Section 25, Article VI of this Constitution. The convening of the Congress cannot be suspended nor the special election postponed. No special election shall be called if the vacancy occurs within eighteen months before the date of the next presidential election.

Question 23

Paragraph 1, Section 11, Article 7

Whenever the President transmits to the _______ or _____ his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the ______ as _____.

Answer 23

Whenever the President transmits to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice-President as Acting President.

Question 24

Paragraph 2, Section 11, Article 7

Whenever a ______ transmit to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the ____ shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as ____ President.

Answer 24

Whenever a majority of all the Members of the Cabinet transmit to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice-President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Question 25

Paragraph 3, Section 11, Article 7 Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall _____. Meanwhile, should a majority of all the Members of the Cabinet transmit within _____ to the _____ their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the _____ shall decide the issue. For that purpose, the Congress shall convene, if it is not in session, within forty-eight hours, in accordance with its rules and without need of call.

Answer 25

Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall reassume the powers and duties of his office. Meanwhile, should a majority of all the Members of the Cabinet transmit within five days to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Congress shall decide the issue. For that purpose, the Congress shall convene, if it is not in session, within forty-eight hours, in accordance with its rules and without need of call.

Question 26

Paragraph 4, Section 11, Article 7 If the Congress, within ___ after receipt of the last written declaration, or, if not in session, within ___ after it is required to assemble, determines by a two-thirds vote of both Houses, voting separately, that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the _____ shall act as the President; otherwise, the President shall continue exercising the powers and duties of his office.

Answer 26

If the Congress, within ten days after receipt of the last written declaration, or, if not in session, within twelve days after it is required to assemble, determines by a two-thirds vote of both Houses, voting separately, that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice-President shall act as the President; otherwise, the President shall continue exercising the powers and duties of his office.

Question 27

Section 12, Article 7 In case of serious illness of the President, the ____ shall be informed of the state of his health. The ____ and _____ and the ____, shall not be denied access to the President during such illness.

Answer 27

In case of serious illness of the President, the public shall be informed of the state of his health. The Members of the Cabinet in charge of national security and foreign relations and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, shall not be denied access to the President during such illness.

Question 28

Paragraph 1, Section 13, Article 7 The _____, and their _____ shall not, unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, hold any other office or employment during their tenure. They shall not, during said tenure, directly or indirectly, ____, or _________ by the Government or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries. They shall strictly avoid conflict of interest in the conduct of their office.

Answer 28

The President, Vice-President, the Members of the Cabinet, and their deputies or assistants shall not, unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, hold any other office or employment during their tenure. They shall not, during said tenure, directly or indirectly, practice any other profession, participate in any business, or be financially interested in any contract with, or in any franchise, or special privilege granted by the Government or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries. They shall strictly avoid conflict of interest in the conduct of their office.

Question 29

Paragraph 2, Section 13, Article 7 The ______within the _____ of the President shall not during his tenure be appointed as members of the _____.

Answer 29

The spouse and relatives by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth civil degree of the President shall not during his tenure be appointed as members of the Constitutional Commissions, or the Office of the Ombudsman, or as Secretaries, Undersecretaries, chairmen or heads of bureaus or offices, including government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries.

Question 30

Section 14, Article 7 Appointments extended by an _____ shall remain effective, unless revoked by the elected President within ____ days from his assumption or reassumption of office.

Answer 30

Appointments extended by an Acting President shall remain effective, unless revoked by the elected President within ninety days from his assumption or reassumption of office.

Question 31

Section 15, Article 7 _____ immediately before the next presidential elections and up to the end of his term, a President or Acting President shall not make appointments, except _____ when continued vacancies therein will prejudice public service or endanger public safety.

Answer 31

Two months immediately before the next presidential elections and up to the end of his term, a President or Acting President shall not make appointments, except temporary appointments to executive positions when continued vacancies therein will prejudice public service or endanger public safety.

Question 32

Paragraph 1, Section 16, Article 7 The President shall nominate and, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, _____ are vested in him in this Constitution. He shall also appoint all other officers of the Government whose appointments are not otherwise provided for by law, and those whom he may be authorized by law to appoint. The Congress may, by law, vest the appointment of other officers lower in rank in the President alone, in the courts, or in the heads of departments, agencies, commissions, or boards.

Answer 32

The President shall nominate and, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, appoint the heads of the executive departments, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, or officers of the armed forces from the rank of colonel or naval captain, and other officers whose appointments are vested in him in this Constitution. He shall also appoint all other officers of the Government whose appointments are not otherwise provided for by law, and those whom he may be authorized by law to appoint. The Congress may, by law, vest the appointment of other officers lower in rank in the President alone, in the courts, or in the heads of departments, agencies, commissions, or boards.

Question 33

The President shall have the power to make appointments during the recess of the Congress, whether voluntary or compulsory, but such appointments shall be effective only until after disapproval by the Commission on Appointments or until the next adjournment of the Congress.

Answer 33

Paragraph 2, Section 16, Article 7

Question 34

Section 17, Article 7 The President shall have control of all the _____. He shall ensure that the laws be faithfully executed.

Answer 34

The President shall have control of all the executive departments, bureaus, and offices. He shall ensure that the laws be faithfully executed.

Question 35

Paragraph 1, Section 18, Article 7 The President shall be the ______ and whenever it becomes necessary, he may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion. In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for a period not exceeding ___ days, suspend the privilege of the _____ or place the Philippines or any part thereof under _____. Within _____ hours from the proclamation of ____ or the suspension of the privilege of the ______, the President shall submit a report in person or in writing to the Congress. The Congress, voting jointly, by a vote of at least a majority of all its Members in regular or special session, may ______, which revocation shall not be set aside by the President. Upon the initiative of the President, the Congress may, in the same manner, extend such _____ to be determined by the Congress, if the invasion or rebellion shall persist and public safety requires it.

Answer 35

The President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines and whenever it becomes necessary, he may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion. In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law. Within forty-eight hours from the proclamation of martial law or the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, the President shall submit a report in person or in writing to the Congress. The Congress, voting jointly, by a vote of at least a majority of all its Members in regular or special session, may revoke such proclamation or suspension, which revocation shall not be set aside by the President. Upon the initiative of the President, the Congress may, in the same manner, extend such proclamation or suspension for a period to be determined by the Congress, if the invasion or rebellion shall persist and public safety requires it.

Question 36

Paragraph 2, Section 18, Article 7 The ____, if not in session, shall, within twenty-four hours following such proclamation or suspension, convene in accordance with its rules without any need of a call.

Answer 36

The Congress, if not in session, shall, within twenty-four hours following such proclamation or suspension, convene in accordance with its rules without any need of a call.

Question 37

Paragraph 3, Section 18, Article 7 The ______ may review, in an appropriate proceeding filed by any citizen, the _______ of the proclamation of martial law or the suspension of the privilege of the writ or the extension thereof, and must promulgate its decision thereon within _____ days from its filing.

Answer 37

The Supreme Court may review, in an appropriate proceeding filed by any citizen, the sufficiency of the factual basis of the proclamation of martial law or the suspension of the privilege of the writ or the extension thereof, and must promulgate its decision thereon within thirty days from its filing.

Question 38

Paragraph 4, Section 18, Article 7 A state of martial law does not suspend the _____, nor _____, nor ______ where civil courts are able to function, nor automatically suspend the privilege of the writ.

Answer 38

A state of martial law does not suspend the operation of the Constitution, nor supplant the functioning of the civil courts or legislative assemblies, nor authorize the conferment of jurisdiction on military courts and agencies over civilians where civil courts are able to function, nor automatically suspend the privilege of the writ.

Question 39

Paragraph 5, Section 18, Article 7 The suspension of the privilege of the writ shall apply only to _______inherent in or directly connected with the invasion.

Answer 39

The suspension of the privilege of the writ shall apply only to persons judicially charged for rebellion or offenses inherent in or directly connected with the invasion.

Question 40

Paragraph 6, Section 18, Article 7 During the suspension of the privilege of the writ, any person thus arrested or detained shall be judicially charged within _____, otherwise he shall be released.

Answer 40

During the suspension of the privilege of the writ, any person thus arrested or detained shall be judicially charged within three days, otherwise he shall be released.

Question 41

Section 19 Except in cases of impeachment, or as otherwise provided in this Constitution, the President may grant _____, after conviction by final judgment. He shall also have the power to ___ with the concurrence of a ______.

Answer 41

Except in cases of impeachment, or as otherwise provided in this Constitution, the President may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons, and remit fines and forfeitures, after conviction by final judgment. He shall also have the power to grant amnesty with the concurrence of a majority of all the Members of the Congress.

Question 42

Section 20, Article 7 The President may ______ on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines with the prior concurrence of the Monetary Board, and subject to such limitations as may be provided by law. The _____shall, within thirty days from the end of every quarter of the calendar year, submit to the Congress a complete report of its decisions on applications for loans to be contracted or guaranteed by the Government or government-owned and controlled corporations which would have the effect of increasing the foreign debt, and containing other matters as may be provided by law.

Answer 42

The President may contract or guarantee foreign loans on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines with the prior concurrence of the Monetary Board, and subject to such limitations as may be provided by law. The Monetary Board shall, within thirty days from the end of every quarter of the calendar year, submit to the Congress a complete report of its decisions on applications for loans to be contracted or guaranteed by the Government or government-owned and controlled corporations which would have the effect of increasing the foreign debt, and containing other matters as may be provided by law.

Question 43

Section 21, Article 7 No ________ shall be valid and effective unless concurred in by at least _____ of all the Members of the Senate.

Answer 43

No treaty or international agreement shall be valid and effective unless concurred in by at least two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate.

Question 44

Section 22, Article 7 The President shall submit to the Congress within thirty days from the opening of every regular session, as the _____, a ______, including _____.

Answer 44

The President shall submit to the Congress within thirty days from the opening of every regular session, as the basis of the general appropriations bill, a budget of expenditures and sources of financing, including receipts from existing and proposed revenue measures.

Question 45

Section 23, Article 7 The President shall address the ____ at the ______. He may also appear before it at any other time.

Answer 45

The President shall address the Congress at the opening of its regular session. He may also appear before it at any other time.