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What is the Latin phrase that signifies 'the law is hard, but it is the law'?
What is the Latin phrase that signifies 'the law is hard, but it is the law'?
Which article in the Philippine Constitution addresses fundamental rights and includes provisions for due process?
Which article in the Philippine Constitution addresses fundamental rights and includes provisions for due process?
What is the term used for a judge's removal from office due to misconduct?
What is the term used for a judge's removal from office due to misconduct?
Which branch of the Philippine government is charged with enforcing the laws passed by Congress?
Which branch of the Philippine government is charged with enforcing the laws passed by Congress?
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How many sections are there in Article III of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Bill of Rights?
How many sections are there in Article III of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Bill of Rights?
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Study Notes
The 1987 Philippine Constitution
- An invocation or opening prayer serves as the prologue of any activity or constitution.
- The preamble is the introductory part of any constitution.
- The Bill of Rights is a fundamental part of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Branches of Government
- The Legislative branch (Philippine Congress) has the authority to create, modify, and repeal laws.
- The Judicial branch (Supreme Court) is responsible for resolving legal disputes involving enforceable rights.
- The Executive branch enforces laws passed by the legislature.
Legal Maxims
- "Dura lex, sed lex" is a Latin maxim meaning "The law may be harsh, but it is the law."
Branch Power
- The most powerful branch of government (among the three listed) is not definitively stated in this excerpt.
Executive Branch Function
- The Executive branch (and specifically the President) is responsible for implementing laws.
Search Warrant Exemptions
- Searches of moving vehicles and consent searches are exempt from the search warrant requirement.
- Customs searches are also exempt.
Bill of Rights Article
- Article III of the Philippine Constitution outlines fundamental rights, due process, and equal protection.
Judge Removal
- Impeachment is the process for removing a judge from office due to misconduct.
Cabinet Appointments
- The President appoints cabinet members.
Cabinet Composition
- The President's Cabinet is composed of appointed advisors and department heads.
Bill of Rights Sections
- Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution's Bill of Rights has 22 sections.
Highest Court
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in many judicial systems.
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Explore the key components of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, including the invocation, preamble, and the Bill of Rights. Understand the roles of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government. This quiz will test your knowledge of legal maxims and executive functions.
