Constitutional Commissions and Supreme Court Quiz
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What is the maximum time frame for the Supreme Court to decide a case after submission?

  • 36 months
  • 24 months (correct)
  • 6 months
  • 12 months

    • When is a case deemed submitted for decision or resolution?

  • Upon filing the initial complaint
  • When the court accepts the case for review
  • Upon filing the last pending brief or memorandum (correct)
  • After a preliminary hearing

    • What must occur upon expiration of the applicable mandatory period for a case?

  • A certification signed by the Chief Justice or presiding judge must be issued (correct)
  • A new trial must be conducted
  • It must be referred to an appellate court
  • The case is automatically dismissed

    • What is the purpose of the annual report submitted to the President and Congress?

    <p>To provide a summary of judicial operations and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commissions is not part of the Constitutional Commissions?

    <p>Judicial Review Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is prohibited for members of a Constitutional Commission during their tenure?

    <p>Holding any other office or employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the salary of the Chairman and Commissioners of a Constitutional Commission determined?

    <p>Fixed by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What autonomy do the Constitutional Commissions enjoy?

    <p>Fiscal autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum period for which the State may enter into agreements for co-production or joint ventures?

    <p>Twenty-five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has exclusive rights to the use and enjoyment of the nation’s marine wealth?

    <p>Filipino citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hectares of alienable lands of the public domain may private corporations hold?

    <p>One thousand hectares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the President enter into regarding foreign-owned corporations?

    <p>Agreements for technical or financial assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum area that citizens of the Philippines may acquire by purchase, homestead, or grant?

    <p>Twelve hectares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context may Congress allow small-scale utilization of natural resources?

    <p>With priority to subsistence fishermen and fishworkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for the agreements made by the President with foreign corporations?

    <p>Real contributions to economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does public domain land NOT include?

    <p>Military lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition for the removal or suspension of a civil service officer or employee?

    <p>Cause provided by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of the Civil Service Commission?

    <p>Promoting public accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acts as President in the event of the death or permanent disability of both the President and Vice-President?

    <p>The Speaker of the House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is required to take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution?

    <p>All public officers and employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a new Vice-President nominated when there is a vacancy?

    <p>By the President from among the Members of Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT allowed for elected officials during their tenure?

    <p>Taking a temporary leave for any reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for convening Congress after the President and Vice-President positions become vacant?

    <p>Within seven days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a vacancy occurs within eighteen months of the next presidential election?

    <p>No special election shall be called</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must Congress provide regarding the compensation of government officials?

    <p>Standardization taking into account responsibilities and qualifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Vice-President assume when the President declares inability to perform his duties?

    <p>Acting President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited for civil service employees in relation to political activities?

    <p>Engaging in electioneering or partisan campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may appoint the Ombudsman and his Deputies?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the bill calling a special election to become law?

    <p>Approval on third reading by Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to candidates who lose elections regarding future government appointments?

    <p>They cannot be appointed for one year after the election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement for the Ombudsman and his Deputies at the time of their appointment?

    <p>40 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers does the Acting President have?

    <p>The same powers and restrictions as the Acting President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about temporary government employees?

    <p>They have some legal protections as provided by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after calling a special election must it be held?

    <p>Not earlier than forty-five days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for the Ombudsman and his Deputies?

    <p>Seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for a case to be decided by the Supreme Court en banc?

    <p>A majority of members must participate and vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifications must the Ombudsman have in terms of legal experience?

    <p>Must have at least ten years of legal practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases heard by a division of the Supreme Court, what is the minimum number of members required to reach a decision?

    <p>Three members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes grounds for investigation by the Ombudsman?

    <p>Acts or omissions that are illegal, unjust, improper, or inefficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over?

    <p>Cases involving ambassadors and public ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen to vacancies in the Office of the Ombudsman?

    <p>They must be filled within three months after they occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true for a case involving the constitutionality of a law to be reviewed by the Supreme Court?

    <p>Validity of the law must be in question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What salary condition applies to the Ombudsman and his Deputies during their term?

    <p>Their salary remains unchanged during their term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can the Supreme Court take regarding judges of lower courts?

    <p>Temporarily assign them to other stations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disqualifications apply to the Ombudsman and his Deputies after their term?

    <p>They are prohibited from running for any office in the next election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must a case be decided en banc?

    <p>If the required number of voting members is not obtained in a division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of cases involving criminal penalties does the Supreme Court review?

    <p>Criminal cases involving a penalty of reclusion perpetua or higher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances can the Supreme Court order a change of venue?

    <p>To avoid a miscarriage of justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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