Title: 2 Legislative Branch
Course: Philippines_Political_Structure > Section: Module 14: 2 Legislative Branch

2. Legislative Branch

Role

The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws. It is bicameral, consisting of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Powers

- Law Making: Both houses propose, debate, and vote on new laws or amend existing ones.
- Budget Approval: The Legislature has the sole authority to create and pass the national budget.
- Check on the Executive: The Legislative can conduct investigations, propose impeachment, and pass resolutions or bills that can hold the Executive accountable.

Example

The Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) was primarily authored and passed by Congress to adjust tax rates and improve the taxation system benefiting the country’s economic growth.

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