Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the president, vice president, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees. Does the judicial branch enforce laws? Each branch deals with a different aspect of governing. The legislative branchRead More →

The police stressed in its memo that only LTO officers can seize licenses from drivers, in adherence to Republic Act No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. Security guards and homeowners groups are not allowed to confiscate licenses, even on a temporary basis. Who can confiscate drivers licenseRead More →

Democracy (Greek: δημοκρατία, dēmokratiā, from dēmos ‘people’ and kratos ‘rule’) is a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (“direct democracy”), or to choose governing officials to do so (“representative democracy”). Is the UK a democracy? The United Kingdom is a unitaryRead More →

Government can regulate the time, place, and manner of protest on public property – but only if the regulations are narrowly tailored to advance an important government interest, and leave open ample alternative channels of communication. What are the 3 restrictions to freedom of speech? Time, place, and manner. LimitationsRead More →

Local government is responsible for a range of vital services for people and businesses in defined areas. … Local councils, which is the most common type of local authority, are made up of councillors who are elected by the public in local elections. Are government and council the same? LocalRead More →

In general, only Filipino citizens and corporations or partnerships with least 60% of the shares are owned by Filipinos are entitled to own or acquire land in the Philippines. Foreigners or non-Philippine nationals may, however, purchase condominiums, buildings, and enter into a long-term land lease. Can the government take yourRead More →

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is the federal government’s program for assisting low-income families, the disabled, and the elderly afford housing. Participants can choose housing that meets the requirements of the program and receive housing vouchers to help with their rental costs. Is Section 8Read More →

NRDC research and policy papers are frequently released to the media and cited by major news outlets, but the organization’s research isn’t subject to peer-review or submitted for journal publication. Instead, its research serves to support its policy goals. Where does the NRDC get their money? NRDC also receives considerableRead More →