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It is like a big group of people living in a certain area, following the same rules, and having their own government. It’s like a country with its own identity.
State
It is the group of people and organizations in charge of making and enforcing rules for a country or state. They’re the ones who manage how things work and make decisions for the whole group.
Government
What are the 3 branches of the Philippines?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judiciary
- The part/brank of the government that makes law.
- Who are the people in this branch?
- Legislative
- Senate, House of Representatives
- The part of government responsible for enforcing and carrying out the laws.
- Who are the people in this branch?
- Executive
- President, Vice, The Cabinet
- The part of the government that interprets and applies the laws, making sure they are followed and resolving legal disputes.
- Who are the people in this branch?
- Judiciary
- Supreme and Lower Courts
Basic freedoms and protections that every person is entitled to, such as the right to life, liberty, and security, without discrimination or unfair treatment.
Human Rights
It is the control and influence that people in a democracy have over their government through voting and participation in the political process.
Democratic Power
The act of deceiving or tricking someone to gain something of value, often money or goods, through dishonest or illegal means.
It is any action or behavior that involves deceit, misrepresentation, or dishonesty with the intent to gain an unfair advantage or benefit, often at the expense of others.
Fraud/fraudulent act
It is the legal fairness and proper treatment of individuals involved in a case or dispute, including their right to a fair trial and protection of their rights.
Case/due process
What are the Courts of the Philippines?
- Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Court of Appeals
- Sandiganbayan
- Court of Tax Appeals
- Regional Trial Courts
- Metropolitan and Municipal Trial Courts
- Shari’a Courts
- Family Courts
The highest court in the country, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring that laws are applied consistently. It also has administrative functions related to the legal profession.
Supreme Court of the Philippines
The second-highest court, which reviews decisions and rulings from lower courts. It handles appeals of cases from the lower courts.
Court of Appeals
A special court for public officials and employees accused of graft and corruption. It has jurisdiction over cases involving government personnel.
Sandiganbayan
This court handles cases related to taxation, including disputes between taxpayers and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
Court of Tax Appeals
These are trial courts distributed across various regions of the Philippines. They handle a wide range of civil and criminal cases, including family disputes and serious criminal offenses.
Regional Trial Courts
These are lower-level courts that deal with less serious offenses, small claims, and other matters.
Metropolitan and Municipal Trial Courts
These are Islamic courts in areas with a significant Muslim population, which handle cases related to Islamic personal law.
Shari’a Courts
These specialized courts deal with family-related cases, such as annulment, adoption, and child custody matters.
Family Courts
What are the 18 articles on the 1987 Consti?
- National Territory
- Declaration of Principles and State Policies
- Bill of Rights
- Citizenship
- Suffrage
- The Legislative Department
- The Executive Department
- The Judicial Department
- Constitutional Commissions
- Local Government
- Accountability of Public Officers
- National Economy and Patrimony
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports
- The Family
- General Provisions
- Amendments or Revisions
- Transitory Provisions
Defines the geographical boundaries of the Philippines, including land, waters, and other natural resources.
National Territory
Outlines the fundamental principles and goals of the Philippine government, including democracy, social justice, and the protection of human rights.
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
Enumerates the rights and freedoms of Filipino citizens, such as the right to life, liberty, and property, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Bill of Rights
Explains the rules and procedures for acquiring and losing Philippine citizenship.
Explains the rules and procedures for acquiring and losing Philippine citizenship.
Discusses the qualifications and regulations for voting in Philippine elections.
Suffrage
Outlines the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the President and the Vice President.
The Executive Department
Establishes the structure and functions of the Philippine judiciary, including the Supreme Court and other lower courts.
The Judicial Department
Defines the roles and functions of independent constitutional bodies, such as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Commission on Audit (COA).
Constitutional Commissions
Addresses the organization and administration of local government units, such as provinces, cities, and municipalities.
Local Government
Emphasizes the accountability of public officials and employees, including provisions for impeachment and disciplinary actions.
Accountability of Public Officers
Outlines the principles for managing the Philippine economy, including the protection of Filipino industries and natural resources.
National Economy and Patrimony
Focuses on ensuring social justice, addressing poverty, and protecting human rights, including labor rights and land reform.
Social Justice and Human Rights
Promotes the development of education, science, technology, and the arts and culture.
Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports
Highlights the role of the family as a basic social institution and emphasizes its protection and support.
The Family
Contains miscellaneous provisions that cover various topics and principles.
General Provisions
Details the procedures for amending or revising the Constitution.
Ammendments or Revisions
Deals with the transition from the previous constitution to the 1987 Constitution and the immediate establishment of institutions under the new constitution.
Transitory Provisions
What are the 3 territorial domains?
- terrestrial
- fluvial
- aerial
It refers to the land or Earth’s surface, encompassing all features such as mountains, plains, and forests within a specific geographic area.
Terrestrial
It relates to rivers and other water bodies, including their channels, banks, and associated features, constituting the water-based aspects of a geographical region.
Fluvial
It pertains to the airspace above the Earth’s surface, covering the atmosphere where air travel and various airborne activities take place.
Aerial
