<section><h2>[STAGING] How Well Do You Know Our Legal System?</h2><p><h2 dir="ltr">Growing up, we were taught that it is our duty as citizens to obey laws for the common good of everyone and the nation. We’ve known laws to be a set of rules implemented and enforced by the government to keep society safe from unwanted chaos and disruption. Most importantly, laws ensure our freedom and rights are always protected. </h2><h2 dir="ltr">Whether you aspire to become a lawyer in the future or even a career outside of the legal realm, as a citizen, it’s essential that you have at least basic knowledge of the legal system in your country, the Philippines. This also includes being aware of the governing branches of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). </h2><p> </p><h2 dir="ltr">Test your knowledge with a classic true or false quiz below!<br /></h2></p></section><section><h2><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">There are three branches of government in the Philippine legal system: legislative, executive, and judicial.</h3></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Judicial branch of government is vested in the President of the Philippines and is more on enforcing and administering laws.</h3></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">A bill is a law in the making.</h3></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h3>The Equal Protection Clause states that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.</h3></h3></section><section><h3><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">There is no difference between laws and ordinances. Ordinance is just a more informal way of referring to a law.</h3></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h3>The Bangsamoro Government follows a parliamentary system where an elected Chief Minister is the head.</h3></h3></section><section><h3><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Bangsamoro Assembly shall be composed of at least 80 members.</h3></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">The election process in the Bangsamoro Government begins with registered voters first electing representatives in the Bangsamoro Assembly.</h3></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h3>After electing representatives for the Bangsamoro Assembly, the President of the Philippines is now tasked to elect the Chief Minister.</h3></h3></section><section><h3><h2><h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">In the Bangsamoro Government, there is also the Wali who takes on ceremonial functions and administers the oath of office of all Parliament members including the Chief Minister.</h3></h2></h3></section><section><h2><h2>Congrats! You got it all right.</h2></h2><p><h3 dir="ltr">Wow! It’s amazing that you got all the questions correctly. </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Being a citizen of your country, it’s important that you know your rights and how to exercise them. We encourage you to continue learning more about the country’s and BARMM’s legal system. You’d be surprised how helpful they’d be in the long run!</h3><br /></p></section><section><h3><h2><h2 dir="ltr">Oooh so close, you’re almost there!</h2><br /></h2></h3><p><h3></h3><h3 dir="ltr">Great job! You know a lot about the country’s legal system.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Being a citizen of your country, it’s important that you know your rights and how to exercise them. We encourage you to continue learning more about the country’s and BARMM’s legal system and processes. You’d be surprised how helpful they’d be in the long run!</h3><h3><br /></h3></p></section><section><h3><h2><h2 dir="ltr"> Don’t worry! You’ll get it next time.</h2><br /></h2></h3><p><h3 dir="ltr">Not bad! It looks like you could improve your knowledge more.</h3><h3 dir="ltr">Being a citizen of your country, it’s important that you know your rights and how to exercise them. We encourage you to continue learning more about the country’s and BARMM’s legal system and processes. You’d be surprised how helpful they’d be in the long run!</h3><br /></p></section><section><h3><h2><h2 dir="ltr"> Oops! You should study more.</h2><br /></h2></h3><p><h3 dir="ltr">It’s okay. There’s always room for improvement! Use this time to challenge yourself to expand your knowledge on the basics of the country's legal system. </h3><h3 dir="ltr">Being a citizen of your country, it’s important that you know your rights and how to exercise them. We encourage you to continue learning more about the country’s and BARMM’s legal system and processes. You’d be surprised how helpful they’d be in the long run!</h3><br /></p></section>