POLITICS
The science of government, making collective decisions, and allocating resources for the common good?
Politics
This branch is responsible for crafting the annual national budget before it reaches the president for approval.
Legislative
This branch enforces national laws and oversees government departments.
Executive Branch
This is the highest court in the land, with final authority on all legal disputes and constitutional issues.
Supreme Court
Emphasizes minimal government intervention in the economy and prioritizes free-market principles.
Liberalism
concept refers to the supreme and absolute authority within a territory?
Sovereignty
The process of holding public officials accountable through a formal accusation and trial in Congress.
The constitutional authority to forgive crimes and remove legal penalties.
Pardoning power
These courts hear appeals from lower courts and review decisions for errors in law or procedure.
Court of Appeals
Believes in strict social hierarchy, traditional values, and strong centralized authority to maintain order.
Conservatism
What makes a government accepted by its people and other governments?
Legitimacy
The authority to approve or reject international loans and agreements before the country is bound by them.
Treaty and Loan Ratification Power
Serving as the highest commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Commander in Chief
This type of court has original jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases that are not handled by specialized courts.
Regional Trial Court
Believes that the state should own and control the means of production to ensure equality, often associated with one-party rule.
Socialism
In this form of government, a king or queen serves as a ceremonial head of state, while elected officials handle lawmaking and day-to-day governance.
Constitutional Monarchy
The ability to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Veto Override Power
The authority to control the national budget once it has been enacted into law.
Budget Implementation Power
The authority to issue orders requiring public officials to perform their duties correctly.
Writ of Mandamus
This ideology believes that society should be organized around voluntary cooperation and self-managed communities rather than centralized government control.
Anarchism
Citizens directly or indirectly influence laws through voting, but ultimate power rests with the people.
Democracy
This function allows the branch to investigate misuse of public funds or abuse of power by government officials.
Oversight Function
The responsibility to ensure public safety and respond to national emergencies.
Emergency Powers
The authority to review decisions of lower courts to ensure fairness and legality.
Appellate Jurisdiction
What are the first four things you should do when you enter the classroom in the morning?
1. Mark your lunch
2. Use the restroom
3. Fill water bottles
4. Make sure you have 2 sharp pencils