Philippine Judicial Bodies Quiz
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What is the principal function of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines?

  • Regulating the practice of law in the country
  • Providing legal education to the public
  • Serving as advocates for private sector issues
  • Recommending appointees to the Judiciary (correct)
  • In how many divisions can the Supreme Court sit, according to the text?

  • Only en banc
  • En banc or in divisions of three, five, or seven members (correct)
  • Divisions of two, four, or six members
  • En banc only for important cases
  • Which jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have over cases involving ambassadors and public ministers?

  • Exclusive jurisdiction
  • Appellate jurisdiction
  • Original jurisdiction (correct)
  • Concurrent jurisdiction
  • How long does the Supreme Court have to fill any vacancy that may occur?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Integrated Bar of the Philippines represent?

    <p>A professor of law, a retired justice of the Supreme Court, a private sector representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body may assign additional functions and duties to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has administrative supervision over all courts and personnel?

    <p>The Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the Supreme Court required to submit an annual report on the operations and activities of the Judiciary?

    <p>Every 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Supreme Court Justices be removed from office?

    <p>By impeachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Until what age do Judges in Lower Courts hold office in good behavior?

    <p>70 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to discipline judges of lower courts or order their dismissal?

    <p>The Supreme Court en banc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is jurisdiction?

    <p>The power to hear and decide a case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard to ensure the independence of the Judiciary?

    <p>The Supreme Court has exclusive power to discipline judges of inferior courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a constitutional safeguard regarding the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?

    <p>Appellate jurisdiction may be increased without its concurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which power does the Supreme Court have over all other courts?

    <p>Administrative supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a qualification for being a member of the Supreme Court?

    <p>Proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exclusive power does the Supreme Court hold?

    <p>Power to initiate and promulgate the Rules of Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

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