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What is the minimum age requirement to be a Justice of the Supreme Court?
What is the minimum age requirement to be a Justice of the Supreme Court?
Judges of the lower courts need confirmation from the Senate upon their appointment.
Judges of the lower courts need confirmation from the Senate upon their appointment.
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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
It is the final arbiter of controversies and disputes.
A Supreme Court Justice must have been a judge of a lower court or engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines for _____ years or more.
A Supreme Court Justice must have been a judge of a lower court or engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines for _____ years or more.
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Match the following qualifications for a Justice of the Supreme Court with their descriptions:
Match the following qualifications for a Justice of the Supreme Court with their descriptions:
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Who appoints the members of the Supreme Court?
Who appoints the members of the Supreme Court?
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Cabinet secretaries serve as advisors to the President.
Cabinet secretaries serve as advisors to the President.
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What power does the Supreme Court have regarding legislation?
What power does the Supreme Court have regarding legislation?
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Which court has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices?
Which court has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices?
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The Shari’a District Courts primarily handle civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices.
The Shari’a District Courts primarily handle civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices.
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What is the primary function of first-level courts?
What is the primary function of first-level courts?
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The Sandiganbayan was established through Presidential Decree no. ______.
The Sandiganbayan was established through Presidential Decree no. ______.
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Match the following courts with their jurisdiction or function:
Match the following courts with their jurisdiction or function:
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Which court has original jurisdiction over writs of mandamus, prohibition, injunction, certiorari, and habeas corpus?
Which court has original jurisdiction over writs of mandamus, prohibition, injunction, certiorari, and habeas corpus?
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The decisions of the Court of Appeals can be revised by the Supreme Court on any question of fact.
The decisions of the Court of Appeals can be revised by the Supreme Court on any question of fact.
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Which of the following statements about local government units is true?
Which of the following statements about local government units is true?
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Autonomous regions have fewer powers than other local governments.
Autonomous regions have fewer powers than other local governments.
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What is the main function of the Court of Appeals?
What is the main function of the Court of Appeals?
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The ______ Court has appellate jurisdiction from a first-level court.
The ______ Court has appellate jurisdiction from a first-level court.
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The _______ has exclusive jurisdiction over offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding six years.
The _______ has exclusive jurisdiction over offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding six years.
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Who appoints the members of the judicial body referred to in the content?
Who appoints the members of the judicial body referred to in the content?
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Match the following courts with their functions:
Match the following courts with their functions:
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Sitios and puroks are the smallest administrative divisions that elect their own executives.
Sitios and puroks are the smallest administrative divisions that elect their own executives.
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What is the term for the process by which revenue is returned to barangays from the national government?
What is the term for the process by which revenue is returned to barangays from the national government?
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What challenges do municipalities often face in governance?
What challenges do municipalities often face in governance?
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The presence of political dynasties strengthens opportunities for new leadership.
The presence of political dynasties strengthens opportunities for new leadership.
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How many provinces are there?
How many provinces are there?
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LGUs can impose _____ to generate revenue for local projects.
LGUs can impose _____ to generate revenue for local projects.
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Match the types of local governance units with their numbers:
Match the types of local governance units with their numbers:
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What is one way that local governments can quickly respond to issues?
What is one way that local governments can quickly respond to issues?
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Devolution discourages local economic development.
Devolution discourages local economic development.
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What can experimenting with policies at the local government level lead to?
What can experimenting with policies at the local government level lead to?
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What is the purpose of excises on domestic articles?
What is the purpose of excises on domestic articles?
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The tax rate for excises on domestic articles remains constant regardless of the country.
The tax rate for excises on domestic articles remains constant regardless of the country.
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What can capital gains tax be applied to?
What can capital gains tax be applied to?
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During Typhoon Haiyan, confusion arose regarding the roles of national and local ________.
During Typhoon Haiyan, confusion arose regarding the roles of national and local ________.
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Which of the following is an example of miscellaneous tax?
Which of the following is an example of miscellaneous tax?
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Match the following types of taxes with their descriptions:
Match the following types of taxes with their descriptions:
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Public participation in governance has shown significant engagement among citizens.
Public participation in governance has shown significant engagement among citizens.
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What factor can limit the effectiveness of participatory governance at the local level?
What factor can limit the effectiveness of participatory governance at the local level?
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What is the primary purpose of the mining tax?
What is the primary purpose of the mining tax?
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Non-tax revenues are income that only comes from taxes.
Non-tax revenues are income that only comes from taxes.
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What are the dimensions by which a budget can be classified?
What are the dimensions by which a budget can be classified?
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A _____ tax is imposed on the extraction of minerals from the earth.
A _____ tax is imposed on the extraction of minerals from the earth.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is a benefit of moving services online for filing taxes?
Which of the following is a benefit of moving services online for filing taxes?
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Governments are not concerned about ensuring compliance with tax payments.
Governments are not concerned about ensuring compliance with tax payments.
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What is one way the government is working to broaden the tax base?
What is one way the government is working to broaden the tax base?
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Study Notes
Executive Branch
- The Executive Branch carries out laws
- It sets the direction of national policy
- It is composed of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet
- These departments form a large portion of the nation's bureaucracy
- Article VII, Section 1, of the 1987 Constitution grants executive power to the President
- The President is the Head of State and Head of Government
- The President acts as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
- The President exercises control over all executive departments, bureaus, and offices
Presidential Elections
- The President of the Philippines is elected by direct vote of the people for a six-year term
- The President can only serve one term and is ineligible for re-election
- The President's term begins at noon on the 30th day of June following the election
- Qualifications:
- Natural-born Filipino
- Registered voter
- Can read and write
- 40 years old on the day of the election
- Resided in the Philippines for ten years prior to the election
Presidential Powers
- Powers are outlined in Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987 (Administrative Code of 1987)
- Power of control over the executive branch
- Ordinance power
- Executive orders
- Administrative orders
- Proclamations
- Memorandum orders
- Memorandum circulars
- General or special orders
- Power over aliens, eminent domain, escheat, land reservation
- Recovery of ill-gotten wealth
- Power of appointment
- General supervision over local governments
Line of Succession
- The Constitution outlines a line of succession if the President is unable to fulfill their duties (death, disability, or resignation)
- Vice President
- Senate President
- Speaker of the House of Representatives
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is not included in the line of succession
- Congress must call a special election 40 days after the vacancy occurs but no later than 60 days.
Vice President
- The Vice President is elected by direct vote of the people for a six-year term
- The Vice President can run for re-election once
- The Vice President's term begins at noon on the 30th day of June after a regular election
- Qualifications are the same as the President
Cabinet Secretaries
- Advise the President on various state affairs (agriculture, budget, energy, finance, education, social welfare, national defense, foreign policy)
- Nominated by the President and presented to the Commission on Appointments for confirmation
- Upon approval, they are sworn in as Secretaries
Cabinet Secretary Functions
- Acts as President's alter ego in their respective departments
- Executes the President's authority in their area of responsibility
- The number of cabinet secretaries varies depending on the administration
- The President can create or dissolve departments as needed
Appointment of Cabinet Secretaries
- The President appoints cabinet secretaries with the Commission on Appointments' consent
- Candidates' names are submitted for the Commission's review
- A nominee can act as a cabinet secretary before formal confirmation
- Not all cabinet members require confirmation by the Commission on Appointments
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Explore the structure and functions of the Executive Branch in the Philippines, including the election process of the President. Understand the roles of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet as outlined in the 1987 Constitution. Test your knowledge on the qualifications and term limits for the President.
