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What did Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. mean when he said 'the life of the law has not been logic: it has been experience'?

The law is not influenced by experience
Experience has played a greater role in shaping the law than logic (correct)
Experience has no role in shaping the law
The law is based solely on logic and reasoning

Who is influenced by the sentiments of the times, prevailing public policy, and even their own biases according to the text?

Judges only
Neither judges nor justices of the appellate courts
Both judges and justices of the appellate courts (correct)
Justices of the appellate courts only

Why is there a need for the judiciary, despite it being reputed as the weakest branch of the government?

The judiciary is the strongest branch of the government
The judiciary is responsible for determining the rules to be applied in resolving legal disputes (correct)
The judiciary has no role in resolving legal disputes
There is no need for the judiciary

What is the composition of each Electoral Tribunal in the Philippines?

Composed of three Justices of the Supreme Court and six Members of the Senate or House of Representatives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Court of Appeals in the Philippines?

To review cases elevated from Regional Trial Courts and quasi-judicial agencies (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the CA Visayas Station and CA Mindanao Station located?

CA Visayas Station located in Cebu City and CA Mindanao Station located in Cagayan de Oro City (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the judiciary system?

To interpret and apply the law (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest court in the Philippine Judiciary?

The Supreme Court (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

To exercise administrative supervision over all courts and court personnel (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the exercise of judicial power through the judiciary's duty of adjudication?

To settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of trial court in the Philippines?

Regional Trial Courts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which court has jurisdiction over cases falling within its jurisdiction and acts as a court of appeal over the decisions of the Courts of the First Level?

Regional Trial Courts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of court has been established in Islamic regions and provinces in the Philippines to interpret and apply the Code of Muslim Personal Laws?

Shari'a Circuit Courts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which court's decisions are reviewed by the Supreme Court through the special civil action of certiorari under Rule 65 if the issue is one of jurisdiction or through a petition for review on certiorari by way of appeal under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court?

Shari'a District Courts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

It is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 other Justices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

It exercises original and appellate jurisdiction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the retirement age for members of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

70 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What types of cases fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

Cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and over petitions for certiorari, prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto, and habeas corpus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What types of cases fall under the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

Cases involving the constitutionality or validity of any treaty, international or executive agreement, law, presidential decree, proclamation, order, instruction, ordinance, or regulation, and cases involving the legality of any tax, impost, assessment, or toll, or any penalty imposed in relation thereto (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan court?

To try public officers with a salary grade of 27 and above charged with criminal cases involving violation of the country's laws on graft and corruption (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appellate jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan?

To hear appeals from the RTC and other courts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who can be tried in cases before the Sandiganbayan?

Private individuals alleged to be in conspiracy with the public officer (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many justices are there in the Sandiganbayan after the enactment of RA 10660?

21 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is RA 10660?

An Act Strengthening the Functional and Structural Organization of the Sandiganbayan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of the Supreme Court in relation to legal assistance for the underprivileged?

It has the authority to promulgate rules (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the Supreme Court in admitting qualified candidates to practice law?

It has the sole power in admitting qualified candidates (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fiscal autonomy of the Judiciary?

The Judiciary shall enjoy fiscal autonomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of the Supreme Court in relation to quasi-judicial bodies?

It can disapprove the rules of procedures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Supreme Court in relation to election contests for the President or Vice-President?

It can promulgate its rules for the purpose (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals (CA)?

It has exclusive jurisdiction to review on appeal decisions in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees, or other charges, penalties in relation thereto, or other matters arising under the National Internal Revenue Code. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA)?

It exercises original jurisdiction over all criminal offenses arising from violations of the Tax or Tariff Codes and other laws administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue or the Bureau of Customs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Court of Appeals (CA) and the Sandiganbayan?

The CA has exclusive jurisdiction to review on appeal decisions in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees, or other charges, penalties in relation thereto, or other matters arising under the National Internal Revenue Code, while the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over cases involving graft and corrupt practices committed by public officials. (D) Signup and view all the answers