Role of the Ombudsman in Promoting Accountability Quiz

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What role does the Ombudsman play in handling complaints?

Gives priority to complaints related to low-level government employees

Investigates any act or omission of a public official, employee, office, or agency (correct)

Only investigates complaints involving high-ranking officials

Exclusively investigates complaints related to properties

Which article of the 1987 Constitution grants the Ombudsman the power to investigate public officials?

Article XI (correct)

Section 13

Article XIII

Section 22

What limits the Ombudsman's investigation of impeachable officials?

Article XIII of the Constitution

Section 22 of RA 6770 (correct)

Section 15 of RA 6770

Section 13 of Article XI

Who can the Ombudsman investigate and prosecute based on RA 6770?

Public officials and employees excluding Congress members (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Ombudsman's prosecutorial powers?

Any act or omission of public officials and employees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Ombudsman of the Philippines?

Investigating and prosecuting government officials for crimes like graft and corruption (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Office of the Ombudsman considered important in a country according to the Constitution?

To act promptly on complaints against government officials (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase from the Constitution reflects the importance of the Ombudsman's role in protecting the people?

"The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State." (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the institution of the ombudsman evolve from historically?

Scandinavian countries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally credited with initiating the office of the ombudsman according to historical records?

King Charles XII of Sweden (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of case does the prosecutorial power of the Ombudsman generate?

Criminal case (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 13 (3) of Article XI of the Constitution, what actions can the Ombudsman recommend against public officials?

Suspension (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main function of the Citizen’s counselor created by past administrations?

To conduct fact-finding investigations and make recommendations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the constitutional disciplinary authority of the Ombudsman from the statutory disciplinary authority?

Recommendatory vs. executory nature (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which entity has supremacy over the other according to the text: 'the Constitution' or 'RA 6770'?

The Constitution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of enacting Republic Act No. 6770 in 1989?

To delineate the powers and functions of the Office of the Ombudsman (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the 1987 Constitution, what role was envisioned for the Ombudsman?

A protector of the people who ensures efficient government service (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the Ombudsman to initiate prosecution at the Sandiganbayan?

'Probable cause' finding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What agency was created under the 1973 Constitution to combat corruption?

Office of the Ombudsman (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Sandiganbayan court established under the 1973 Constitution?

To handle cases involving graft and corrupt practices (D) Signup and view all the answers