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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has administrative supervision over all courts and personnel?

<p>The Supreme Court (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Supreme Court Justices be removed from office?

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

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

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

What is jurisdiction?

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

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

<p>Administrative supervision (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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