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According to Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., what has had more to do than the syllogism in determining the rules by which men should be governed?
What is the role of judges and justices of the appellate courts?
Why is there a need for the judiciary in a country governed by laws?
Which cases fall under the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
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Who appoints judges of the lower courts in the Philippines?
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What is the principal function of the Judicial and Bar Council?
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What is the power of the Supreme Court in terms of the practice of law?
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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 10660?
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How many Sandiganbayan justices are there after the implementation of RA 10660?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Regional Trial Courts?
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What is the purpose of the Shari’a Circuit Courts?
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Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting, defending, and applying the law in the Philippines?
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What is the primary role of the judiciary in the Philippines?
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Which court has the power to review, revise, reverse, modify, or affirm final judgments or orders of lower courts in the Philippines?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
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Which court is the primary appellate court of the Philippines?
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Which body has the authority to promulgate rules concerning legal assistance to the underprivileged?
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Which body is the sole judge of all contests relating to the elections, returns, and qualifications of their respective Members in the Senate and the House of Representatives?
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Which of the following is true about the Court of Appeals?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan?
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What is the difference between the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals?
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What is the primary function of judges and justices of the appellate courts?
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What is the role of the judiciary in a country governed by laws?
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What factors influence the rules determined by judges and justices?
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What is the composition of the Supreme Court?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in terms of cases filed directly with it?
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What is the qualification for retirement of a Supreme Court Justice?
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What is the primary function of the judiciary in the Philippines?
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What is the main function of the Judicial and Bar Council in the Philippines?
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What is the power of the Supreme Court in terms of disciplining judges of lower courts?
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What is the power of the Supreme Court in terms of the practice of law in the Philippines?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in criminal cases?
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What is the purpose of the Shari’a Appellate Court?
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How many divisions are there in the Sandiganbayan after the implementation of RA 10660?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Trial Courts of the First Level?
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What is the difference between the Regional Trial Courts and the Shari’a District Courts?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan in terms of criminal cases?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals over criminal offenses?
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What is the difference between the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan?
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What is the original and exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 or RA 9160?
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Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court of the Philippines?
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Which of the following is true about the Court of Appeals of the Philippines?
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Which of the following is true about the Electoral Tribunals in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is true about the power of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
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What is the primary reason for the existence of the judiciary?
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What influences the judges in determining the rules by which men should be governed?
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What is the role of justices of the appellate courts in the judiciary?
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What is the highest court in the Philippine Judiciary system?
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Which of the following cases may be filed directly with the Supreme Court without passing through any of the lower courts?
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What is the retirement age for a Supreme Court Justice in the Philippines?
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What is the primary role of the Philippine Judiciary?
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Which cases fall under the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction?
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What is the function of the Judicial and Bar Council in the Philippines?
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What is the power of the Supreme Court in terms of the practice of law in the Philippines?
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What is the role of the Supreme Court in relation to the lower courts in the Philippines?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan in relation to public officers?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals over criminal offenses?
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What is the status of the Court of Tax Appeals after the implementation of RA 9282?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals over cases from trial courts?
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What is the jurisdiction of the Shari’a Circuit Courts in the Philippines?
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What is the difference between the Municipal Trial Courts in Cities and the Municipal Circuit Trial Courts in the Philippines?
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What is the difference between the Regional Trial Courts and the Shari’a District Courts in the Philippines?
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What is the appellate jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan in the Philippines?
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What is the authority of the Supreme Court in terms of rules of procedures of quasi-judicial bodies?
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What is the composition of the Electoral Tribunals of the Senate and the House of Representatives?
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What is the role of the Court of Appeals in the Philippine justice system?
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What is the authority of the Supreme Court in terms of election contests?
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Study Notes
Judicial System in the Philippines
- Experience, not syllogism, has had more to do in determining the rules by which men should be governed.
Roles of Judges and Justices
- The primary function of judges and justices of the appellate courts is to review, revise, reverse, modify, or affirm final judgments or orders of lower courts.
Importance of the Judiciary
- The judiciary is essential in a country governed by laws to ensure that laws are interpreted, defended, and applied correctly.
Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court has the power to review, revise, reverse, modify, or affirm final judgments or orders of lower courts.
- It has original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, and those in which the Philippines is a party.
- It has the power to discipline judges of lower courts.
- It is the highest court in the Philippine judiciary system.
- It has the authority to promulgate rules concerning legal assistance to the underprivileged.
- Its justices are composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices.
Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over cases that involve the constitutionality of a treaty, international agreement, executive agreement, or executive order.
- It has jurisdiction over cases involving the existence or validity of a treaty, international agreement, or executive agreement.
Court of Appeals
- The Court of Appeals is the primary appellate court of the Philippines.
- It has the power to review, revise, reverse, modify, or affirm final judgments or orders of lower courts.
- It has original and exclusive jurisdiction under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 or RA 9160.
Sandiganbayan
- The Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over criminal cases involving public officers.
- It has seven divisions after the implementation of RA 10660.
- It is a special appellate court that hears cases involving graft and corruption.
Shari'a Courts
- The Shari'a Appellate Court and the Shari'a Circuit Courts have jurisdiction over cases involving Muslims.
- The Shari'a Appellate Court has the same jurisdiction as the Court of Appeals.
Regional Trial Courts
- The Regional Trial Courts have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Judicial and Bar Council
- The Judicial and Bar Council screens and recommends candidates for judgeships and justiceships in the Philippines.
- It has the authority to discipline judges and justices.
Other Courts
- The Court of Tax Appeals has jurisdiction over tax-related cases.
- The Electoral Tribunals have jurisdiction over election contests in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The Municipal Trial Courts and the Municipal Circuit Trial Courts have jurisdiction over small claims cases.
- The Shari'a District Courts have jurisdiction over cases involving Muslims.
Retirement of a Supreme Court Justice
- A Supreme Court Justice retires at the age of 70.
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Test your knowledge on the Philippine Constitution's provisions regarding the Judiciary's appropriations and the Supreme Court's authority to provide legal assistance to the underprivileged.