Branches of Government Flashcards
exercise of power and function of making rules
Legislation
belonging to the branch of government that is charged with trying all cases that involve the government and with the administration of justice within its jurisdiction
Judicial
a collection of rules and regulations that include what is and is not acceptable or expected behavior
Code of Conduct
One basic corollary in a presidential system of government is the principle of separation of powers wherein:
○ legislation belongs to Congress
○ execution to the executive
○ settlement of legal controversies to the judiciary
Carriesout and enforces laws
Executive Branch
leads the country
President
He/she is the head of state, leader of the national government, and Commander in Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines
President
serve as advisors to the President
Cabinet members
They include the Vice President and the heads of executive departments.
The Cabinet
Cabinet members are nominated by the President and must be confirmed by the
Commissionof Appointments
Evaluates laws
Judicial Branch
It holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable.
Judicial Branch
interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution
Judicial Branch
This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part and instrumentality of the government.
Judicial Branch
It is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.
Judicial Branch
____________ confirms or rejects the President’s appointments and can remove the President from office in exceptional circumstances.
Congress
The ____________ can veto laws passed by Congress.
President
can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate.
Justices of the Supreme Court,
The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the President and confirmed by the
Senate
How many Professional Regulatory Boards are there?
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ability to discern between right and wrong
Ethical awareness
ability to engage in sound moral reasoning and consider carefully the implications of alternative actions
Ethical competency
Professionals are committed to a life of service to others. They protect life, property, and public welfare.
Service to Others
To maintain and broaden public confidence, professionals shall perform their responsibilities with the highest sense of integrity and imbued with nationalism and spiritual values.
Integrity and Objectivity
In the performance of any professional service, they shall at all times, main objectivity, be free of conflicts of interest, and refrain from engaging in any activity that would prejudice their abilities to carry out their duties ethically.
Integrity and Objectivity
In providing professional services, a certain level of competence is necessary, i.e., knowledge, technical skills, attitudes, and experience.
Professional Competence
Corollary to this, it is their express obligation to keep up with new knowledge and techniques in their field, continually improve their skills and upgrade their level of competence and take part in a lifelong continuing education program.
Professional Competence
Each profession shall nurture and support one organization for all its members.
Solidarity and Teamwork
Through teamwork within a cohesive professional organization, each member shall effectively practices observe ethical and pursue continuing professional development as well as deepen one’s social and civic responsibility.
Solidarity and Teamwork
Professionals shall always carry out their professional duties with due consideration of the broader interest of the public.
Social and Civic Responsibility
As responsible Filipino citizens, they shall actively contribute to the attainment of the country’s national objectives.
Social and Civic Responsibility
Every professional shall remain open to challenges of a interconnected world.
Global Competitiveness
All professionals shall treat their colleagues with respect and shall strive to be fair in their dealings with one another. No one group of professionals is superior or above others.
Equality of All Professions
