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What are the three qualities to become a good written constitution?
Brief
Broad
Definite
What is Legislative Power?
It is the power to create, alter, and repeal laws
In case of death of the President & Vice President, who shall be the next President?
The next acting President shall be the Senate President, or if his inability, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
What is Judicial Power?
The power to apply the laws.
Nationalism belongs to what part of the Political Spectrum? Right-Wing or Left-Wing?
Right-Wing
What are the three Inherent Powers of the State?
Police Power
Power of Eminent Domain
Taxation Power
Can a Congressman run for the same position for two consecutive terms? Yes or No? And what is the term of office?
Yes. What is prohibited is running for more than 3 consecutive terms.
Term of Office is 3 years. 1 term = 3 years.
Mr. Yoso was elected President in the 2028 Elections. He was planning to run again for the next Presidential Election. Is he qualified to run again as President? Yes or No? What is the term of office of the President?
On the other hand, his Vice President, Ms. Sis, wants to run for the same position for the next election. Is she qualified? Yes or No?
No. President is not eligible for re-election provided under Article VII, Sec. 4 of the 1987 Constitution.
Yes. The VP is qualified to run again for same position. What is prohibited by the Article VII, Sec. 4, is the running for more than 2 consecutive terms of same position.
What are the three Branches of the Government?
Article VII. Executive Department
Article VIII. Judicial Department
What are the Elements of the State?
b. Government
c. Territory
d. Sovereignty
What are the 5 Types of Law? Briefly explain each.
1. Constitution – It is the fundamental or the supreme law of the land.
2. Statute – This is law passed by the Congress.
3. Jurisprudence – This is law composed of decisions promulgated by the supreme court.
4. Treaties – This is agreement entered between and among the Philippine and other states or other entities.
5. Ordinance – This is passed by the local Government.
What are the qualifications to be qualified to run for a Senator?
b. 35 years of age at the day of the election
c. Registered Voter
d. Able to read & write
e. Resident of the country for at least 2 years prior to the day of election
Under Article VII, Sec. 2, it provides the qualifications for a President-elect. What are the qualifications for the position of Vice President?
b. Registered voter
c. able to read and write
d. 40 years old on the day of election.
e. 10 years residency prior to the election day.
Arrange the following Courts into its proper designation from the Highest Court to Lower Court.
Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Regional Trial Court
Municipal Trial Court
What are the 5 Major Constitutions of the Philippines?
1. The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901, Filipino-Spanish Revolution)
2. The 1935 Constitution (1935-1943, 1945-1973, American Regime)
3. The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945, Japanese Occupation)
4. The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986, Marcos Sr. Presidency)
5. The 1987 Constitution (1987-present)
BONUS
ALL OF YOU GOT 30 points each.
What are the three steps for a Bill to become a Law? Explain briefly each step.
First reading
Reading of the number, title of the measure and name of the author.
Second Reading
The bill is read in its entirety, scrutinized, debated upon and amended when desired.
Third Reading
Members merely register their votes and explain them. No further debate is allowed.
President Angel E. Vaporada was impeached on his 4th year of her incumbency. Her Vice President, Alias Bugoy, succeeded her. On the next 2034 election, President Alias Bugoy wanted to run again and on the faithful day, he won.
What is the tenure of office of Alias Bugoy as Vice President and President?
What is his term of office for President and Vice President?
Tenure of Office: Vice President 4 years, President 8 years
Term of Office: President and VP, same 6 years
Judge Walang Patawad of Regional Trial Court is already 60 years old. The Government issued a Resolution that Judge Walang Patawad must retire now or else he will not be able to receive retirement benefits if he still continue to be a Judge past 60. Judge Patawad questioned the Resolution that he is still ABLED as a Judge. But the Government argued that he is already old, 60, and must retire now because his decision-making will be affected. Who is right? Judge Walang Patawad or The Government?
Judge Walang Patawad is right. A Judge can hold office until they reached 70 years or become incapacitated, or until dismissed by members of the SC for a probable cause.
Furthermore, Members of the Supreme Court (SC) and judges of the lower courts shall enjoy their office during good behavior.
What is the difference between the de jure & de facto Government?
a. de jure - government wherein it has the people’s support and possess constitutional mandate.
b. de facto - it is a form of government supported by the people but no constitutional mandate or legal support.
Recite the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
After the deliberation of the Bill in the Congress, Republic Act 123 was then submitted to the President for his approval and signature. However, the President did not agree with some parts of the Bill and reject it under his veto power. What will now happen to the said Bill? Explain briefly.
The Bill will be transmitted back to the Congress and there will be a voting of the veto or rejection conducted by the President, if majority or 2/3 of the Congress override the said veto, the Bill then shall become a Law.
Explain the process of declaring a Martial Law?
a. There must be an invasion or rebellion and public safety requires the proclamation or suspension;
b. The duration shall not exceed 60 days unless extended by the Congress;
c. The President must submit a report to Congress (in person or in writing) within 48 hours after the declaration or suspension.
d. The declaration may be revoked by the majority vote of the all members of the Congress voting jointly.
e. The Supreme Court may inquire into the sufficiency of the factual basis of the proclamation.
Boy Bawang is an employee of the Department of Education as an IT Specialist. Some time, he was using the computers of DEPEd to scam people. He was then prosecuted for a violation of Cyber Crime Law. Who shall handle the case, the Sandiganbayan or Ombudsman? What is their difference? Explain briefly.
Sandiganbayan- it decides involving graft and corruption by government and employee.
Ombudsman- investigates cases of graft and corruption in private enterprises. Otherwise known as Tanod-bayan.
What is Law? Recite.
A body of rules of conduct or action, prescribed by a compelling authority which the people must follow and obey subject to legal sanctions and consequences in case of violation.