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What is the primary judicial function of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
What is the primary judicial function of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
Which qualification is NOT required for an Associate Justice in the Supreme Court?
Which qualification is NOT required for an Associate Justice in the Supreme Court?
What is the purpose of Katarungang Pambarangay in the Philippine judicial system?
What is the purpose of Katarungang Pambarangay in the Philippine judicial system?
What age must a person be to qualify for appointment as Chief Justice in the Supreme Court?
What age must a person be to qualify for appointment as Chief Justice in the Supreme Court?
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Which of the following courts primarily handles anti-graft and corruption cases involving public officials?
Which of the following courts primarily handles anti-graft and corruption cases involving public officials?
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Study Notes
SUPREME COURT
- Highest court in the Philippines, final decision-maker on judicial issues
- Judicial Functions: Settles legal disputes, conducts judicial review
- Administrative Functions: Supervises court personnel, sets legal rules and procedures for all courts
- Composition: 1 Chief Justice, 14 Associate Justices appointed by the President from the Judicial and Bar Council
- Qualifications: Natural-born Filipino, at least 50 years old, 15+ years experience as a judge or lawyer, demonstrated competence, integrity, probity, and independence
- Tenure: Until the judge reaches 70 years old, is incapacitated, or is removed by impeachment
LOWER COURTS
- Regional Trial Courts (RTC): Second-level courts, divided into 13 regions, hear appeals from lower courts
- Court of Appeals: Reviews appeals from RTC decisions
- Metropolitan Trial Courts: Handle cases within Metro Manila
- Municipal Trial Courts: Handle cases in cities and municipalities
- Municipal Circuit Trial Courts: Serve multiple municipalities
- Shari'a Courts: Resolve disputes involving Muslim personal and customary law
- Sandiganbayan: Special court that handles anti-graft and corruption cases involving public officials
KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY
- Purpose: Resolves disputes at the barangay level, reducing court caseloads
- Requirement: Cases must be filed with Katarungang Pambarangay before going to court
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Explore the structure, functions, and composition of the Supreme Court and lower courts in the Philippines. This quiz covers judicial and administrative functions, qualifications of justices, and the workings of various trial courts. Test your knowledge about the Philippine judicial system!
