Which term refers to national law governing the Philippines?

• A. Batas pambansa
• B. Kaligayahan
• C. Sertipiko
• D. Buhawi

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the term used for national laws in Philippine history. Batas pambansa literally means “national law,” with batas meaning law and pambansa meaning national. It was the designation for laws enacted by the Batasang Pambansa, the national legislature during certain periods, so it directly refers to the country’s national statutes. The other options don’t denote laws: kaligayahan means happiness, sertipiko means certificate, and buhawi means whirlwind. So the term that best fits “national law governing the Philippines” is Batas pambansa.