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What is the role of the House of Representatives in impeachment cases according to the 1987 Constitution?
What is the role of the House of Representatives in impeachment cases according to the 1987 Constitution?
What is the minimum vote required from House members to affirm or reject articles of impeachment?
What is the minimum vote required from House members to affirm or reject articles of impeachment?
What is the purpose of the Sandiganbayan and Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippine government?
What is the purpose of the Sandiganbayan and Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippine government?
Study Notes
- The 1987 Constitution emphasizes ethics and accountability in the Philippine government.
- Article XI states that public office is a public trust and officials must be accountable to the people.
- Officials must serve with responsibility, integrity, loyalty, efficiency, patriotism, and justice while leading modest lives.
- The House of Representatives can initiate impeachment cases against officials, including the President.
- The Senate tries and decides all impeachment cases.
- A vote of at least one-third of House members is needed to affirm or reject articles of impeachment.
- The Sandiganbayan and Office of the Ombudsman keep government officials accountable.
- The Civil Service Commission promotes integrity and core values among government officers and employees.
- The 1987 Constitution institutionalizes ethics and accountability in the Philippine government.
- These provisions aim to promote good governance and prevent corruption.
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Test your knowledge on the ethics and accountability provisions in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. This quiz will cover topics such as public trust, impeachment cases, government accountability, and the role of government institutions in promoting integrity. If you want to learn more about the institutionalization of good governance and anti-corruption measures in the Philippines, take this quiz today! Keywords: Philippine government, ethics, accountability, Constitution, impeachment, Sandiganbayan, Ombudsman, good governance, corruption.