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What did Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. mean when he said 'the life of the law has not been logic: it has been experience'?

Judges should rely on their personal experiences to make legal decisions

Judges should rely solely on logic to make legal decisions

The development of law should be based on logical reasoning only

The development of law is influenced by societal experiences and values (correct)

Who is influenced by the sentiments of the times, prevailing public policy, and even their own biases when determining legal rules?

Only justices of the appellate courts

Only the judicial department of the government

Both judges and justices of the appellate courts (correct)

Only judges

What is the role of the judiciary in the government?

To enforce laws

To interpret laws (correct)

To amend laws

To create laws

Why is the judiciary considered the weakest branch of the government?

Because they have no power to enforce their decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the judiciary?

To interpret and apply the law in the name of the state Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the Supreme Court in the Philippine Judiciary?

To review, revise, reverse, modify, or affirm on appeal or certiorari, final judgments or orders of lower courts Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy of the Philippine Judiciary?

The Supreme Court is at the top tier and exercises administrative supervision over all courts Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of the courts of justice in settling controversies?

To determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any branch or instrumentality of the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the age limit for retirement of Supreme Court Justices in this judicial hierarchy?

70 Signup and view all the answers

Which cases are directly filed with the Supreme Court without first passing through any of the lower courts?

Cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls Signup and view all the answers

How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court?

14 Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Supreme Court divisions when it adjudicates En Banc?

Five Justices each Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in cases involving writs of amparo, habeas data and the environmental writ of kalikasan?

Original jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Judicial and Bar Council?

To provide a shortlist of appointees to the judiciary Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the temporary assignment of judges of lower courts to other stations?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent of the Supreme Court's power to discipline judges of all the lower courts?

It can order the dismissal of judges by a majority vote Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Supreme Court's power to order a change of venue or place of trial?

It can order a change of venue or place of trial to avoid a miscarriage of justice Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints judges of the third level courts and judges of the second and first level courts?

The President of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is the original and exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 or RA 9160?

To issue freeze orders over any monetary instrument or property Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?

To review on appeal decisions in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees, or other charges Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan?

The Sandiganbayan has a broader jurisdiction than the Court of Appeals Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Court of Tax Appeals?

A Presiding Justice and eight Associate Justices Signup and view all the answers

In what cases does the Court of Appeals conduct hearings and receive evidence?

In applications for the writ of Amparo or Habeas Data Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of each Electoral Tribunal in the Philippines?

Three Justices of the Supreme Court and six Members of the Senate or the House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary appellate court of the Philippines?

The Court of Appeals Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Court of Appeals in the Philippines?

To review cases elevated from the Regional Trial Courts and quasi-judicial agencies Signup and view all the answers

Where are the CA Visayas Station and the CA Mindanao Station located in the Philippines?

Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro City, respectively Signup and view all the answers

When does the Court of Appeals in the Philippines sit en banc?

To exercise administrative, ceremonial or other non-adjudicatory functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of the Supreme Court in relation to legal assistance for the underprivileged?

It can promulgate rules concerning legal assistance to the underprivileged Signup and view all the answers

What is the Judiciary's fiscal autonomy?

Appropriations for the Judiciary may not be reduced by the legislature below the amount appropriated for the previous year and shall be automatically and regularly released Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of the Supreme Court in relation to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines?

It has the power to supervise the mandatory organization of all lawyers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Supreme Court in relation to the election of the President or Vice-President?

It is the sole judge of all contests, relation to the election, returns, and qualifications of the President or Vice-President Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Senate and the House of Representatives in relation to their respective Members?

They are each to have an Electoral Tribunal which shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the elections, returns, and qualifications of their respective Members Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan court?

To try public officers with a salary grade of 27 and above Signup and view all the answers

What is the appellate jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan court?

Appellate jurisdiction over final judgments, resolutions or orders of the RTC in cases involving public officers below Salary Grade 27 Signup and view all the answers

How many justices are there in the Sandiganbayan court after the passing of Republic Act No. 10660?

21 Signup and view all the answers

Who can be tried in cases before the Sandiganbayan court?

Private individuals alleged to be in conspiracy with the public officer Signup and view all the answers

What is RA 10660?

An Act Strengthening the Functional and Structural Organization of the Sandiganbayan Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of trial courts in the Philippines?

Regional Trial Courts Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Municipal Circuit Trial Courts (MTCCs)?

Original and appellate jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What are the Shari'a Courts and where are they established?

Courts that interpret and apply the Code of Muslim Personal Laws in Islamic regions and provinces Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Shari'a District Courts (SDC)?

Original jurisdiction only Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Municipal Trial Courts in Cities (MTCCs) and the Municipal Trial Courts (MTCs)?

MTCCs are established in every city which does not form part of Metropolitan Manila, while MTCs are established in each of the other cities or municipalities Signup and view all the answers