Impeachment Complaint Procedures
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What is the time limit for the Committee on Justice to refer a complaint to the Plenary after finding it insufficient in substance?

  • 60 days (correct)
  • 30 days
  • 5 days
  • 10 days

    • What percentage of members is required in the Plenary votes to proceed with the Articles of Impeachment?

  • ⅓ of the Members (correct)
  • 2/3 of the Members
  • 50%
  • 25%

    • What happens if the respondent is found guilty in the Impeachment Trial?

  • They will face criminal charges
  • They will be removed from office and/or permanently disqualified (correct)
  • They must resign immediately
  • They will be temporarily suspended from office

    • What is the maximum duration for which no impeachment proceedings can be filed against the same official?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body is responsible for adopting the rules of impeachment after the House elects its prosecutor?

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

    What must happen within 10 days after the Plenary receives the report from the Committee on Justice?

    <p>The Plenary must consider the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an authority of the President as mentioned?

    <p>Conducting impeachment trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Senate play in the impeachment process?

    <p>The Senate convenes as the Impeachment court and oversees the trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the roles of the Philippine legislative branch?

    <p>Approves the national budget and appropriations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Philippine legislative branch is also known as Congress.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the impeachment process in the Philippines?

    <p>To hold public officials accountable for misconduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three powers of the Philippine government?

    <p>Executive, legislative, and judicial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Philippine president elected?

    <p>By direct vote of the majority of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key powers of the Philippine Congress?

    <p>Impeachment: initiating impeachment proceedings against high-ranking officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the members of the Congress elected?

    <p>Members of the House of Representatives are elected by direct vote of the people in their respective districts, while Senators are elected by national vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Chief Justice of the Philippines elected?

    <p>The Chief Justice is appointed by the President from a list of nominees submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Amnesty?

    <p>Amnesty refers to the act of forgiving or pardoning individuals or groups for past wrongdoing, often in exchange for cooperation or testimony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Quad Committee?

    <p>To aid legislation and ensure accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'rubber stamp' refer to?

    <p>A legislature passively approves decisions without critical evaluation or opposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'legislative railroad' refer to?

    <p>'Legislative railroad' describes the rushed passage of legislation without proper discussion or consideration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Congress influence the Executive Branch?

    <p>Legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be impeached by Congress?

    <p>President of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the Philippine Congress check the power of the President?

    <p>Approval of Appointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two chambers of Congress?

    <p>Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the Senate and how are they chosen?

    <p>The head of the Senate is known as the Senate President, and they are elected by the majority of the senators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the House of Representatives and how are they chosen?

    <p>The head of the House of Representatives is known as the Speaker of the House, and they are elected by the majority of the representatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Senators elected?

    <p>Elected by national vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are members of the House of Representatives elected?

    <p>Elected by district vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required majority vote for a bill to pass through the House of Representatives?

    <p>Majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required majority vote for a bill to pass through the Senate?

    <p>Majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term limit for a Senator?

    <p>Senators can serve two consecutive six-year terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term limit for a member of the House of Representatives?

    <p>Members of the House of Representatives can serve three consecutive three-year terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two of the key powers of the Philippine President?

    <p>Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and appointing power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four main types of pardons available to the Philippine President?

    <p>Absolute pardon, conditional pardon, commutation, and reprieve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements to become president of the Philippines?

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

    The Filipino president can dissolve the congress.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ways that the president can influence Congress?

    <p>Signing or vetoing bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can the President appoint?

    <p>Cabinet members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the executive powers of the Philippine president?

    <p>The President executes laws, appoints officials, grants reprieves, pardons, and amnesties, convenes and adjourns Congress, signs or vetoes bills, exercises control over government agencies, represents the Philippines internationally, and ensures national security and public safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The President of the Philippines is the leader of the House of Representatives

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term limit for the Philippine President?

    <p>There is no term limit for the Philippine president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a bill become law in the Philippines?

    <p>A bill must pass through both houses of Congress, be signed by the President, and sometimes be overridden by Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The President is the head of state and the head of the government.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Complaint Procedures (Impeachment)

    • Insufficient Complaint (Form): If a complaint is deemed insufficient in form within 3 days of receipt by the committee, the committee will dismiss the complaint.
    • Insufficient Complaint (Substance): If a complaint is insufficient in substance, the committee dismisses the complaint and submits a report.
    • Committee Referral: The Committee on Justice refers the complaint and associated resolution to the Plenary within 60 days.
    • Plenary Review: The Plenary must consider the report within 10 days of its receipt.
    • Article of Impeachment: The Plenary votes (a third of the members) to approve an Article of Impeachment. If approved, it is endorsed to the Senate.
    • Prosecutor Selection: The House elects a prosecutor. The Senate drafts rules for impeachment trials. Senate members vote on the rules (50%+1).
    • Senate Impeachment Court: The Senate convenes as the impeachment court and the trial commences. The respondent is summoned and must submit an answer.
    • Testimony and Evidence: The Senate receives testimony and evidence. Senators base questions on this information.
    • Voting: The Senate votes on whether the respondent is guilty. A guilty verdict results in removal from office or permanent disqualification. Same official cannot receive new impeachment within a year.

    Presidential Appointments & Powers

    • Midnight Appointments: Presidential appointments often occur two months before the next election or up to the end of the President's term.
    • Direct Presidential Appointments: Promotion of military officials, appointments at the President's discretion, use of the President's Social Fund, and presidential speeches.
    • Presidential Powers (Executive Secretary): Legal decisions include executive clemency, treasure hunting permits, tax exemptions on foreign donations.
    • Presidential Actions Related to Department Cases: Decisions on cases from other departments/agencies.
    • Investigations of Public Officials: Decision regarding investigations of public officials of bureau director rank or higher.
    • Holidays: Administrative cases regarding public officials.
    • Real Property Transfers: Deeds of conveyance for real property belonging to the national government.
    • Contract Execution: Responsible for executing contracts for the Republic.
    • General Administration: Appointment papers for assistant secretaries. Note the section describes authority rather than the procedure itself.

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    This quiz covers the essential procedures involved in handling complaints in the impeachment process. Topics include the requirements for complaint acknowledgment, committee referrals, plenary reviews, and the impeachment court process. Test your understanding of these critical steps in the impeachment framework.

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