Senate of the Philippines

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/senate-of-the-philippines

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legislative body?Upper house of the Congress of the Philippines
2. What is the senator tenure?Six-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms
3. How many terms can a senator serve?A senator can serve two consecutive six‑year terms. After that, they must wait before running again.
4. Why does the Senate need to approve treaties?The Senate must agree to treaties so the country can safely enter international agreements. This helps protect the nation’s interests.

Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two chambers, designed for checks and balances.
At-large Voting: An electoral system where candidates are elected by voters of the entire jurisdiction, not a specific district.
Treaty Concurrence: The Senate's constitutional power to approve or reject international agreements signed by the executive branch.
Impeachment Trial: The judicial-like proceeding conducted by the Senate to determine the guilt or innocence of impeached officials.