Branches of Government

Question 1

exercise of power and function of making rules

Answer 1

Legislation

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Judicial

Question 3

a collection of rules and regulations that include what is and is not acceptable or expected behavior

Answer 3

Code of Conduct

Question 4

One basic corollary in a presidential system of government is the principle of separation of powers wherein:

Answer 4

○ legislation belongs to Congress
○ execution to the executive
○ settlement of legal controversies to the judiciary

Question 5

Carriesout and enforces laws

Answer 5

Executive Branch

Question 6

leads the country

Answer 6

President

Question 7

He/she is the head of state, leader of the national government, and Commander in Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines

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President

Question 8

serve as advisors to the President

Answer 8

Cabinet members

Question 9

They include the Vice President and the heads of executive departments.

Answer 9

The Cabinet

Question 10

Cabinet members are nominated by the President and must be confirmed by the

Answer 10

Commissionof Appointments

Question 11

Evaluates laws

Answer 11

Judicial Branch

Question 12

It holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable.

Answer 12

Judicial Branch

Question 13

interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution

Answer 13

Judicial Branch

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

Judicial Branch

Question 15

It is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.

Answer 15

Judicial Branch

Question 16

____________ confirms or rejects the President’s appointments and can remove the President from office in exceptional circumstances.

Answer 16

Congress

Question 17

The ____________ can veto laws passed by Congress.

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President

Question 18

can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the President, and confirmed by the Senate.

Answer 18

Justices of the Supreme Court,

Question 19

The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the President and confirmed by the

Answer 19

Senate

Question 20

How many Professional Regulatory Boards are there?

Answer 20

42

Question 21

ability to discern between right and wrong

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Ethical awareness

Question 22

ability to engage in sound moral reasoning and consider carefully the implications of alternative actions

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Ethical competency

Question 23

Professionals are committed to a life of service to others. They protect life, property, and public welfare.

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Service to Others

Question 24

To maintain and broaden public confidence, professionals shall perform their responsibilities with the highest sense of integrity and imbued with nationalism and spiritual values.

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Integrity and Objectivity

Question 25

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.

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Integrity and Objectivity

Question 26

In providing professional services, a certain level of competence is necessary, i.e., knowledge, technical skills, attitudes, and experience.

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Professional Competence

Question 27

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.

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Professional Competence

Question 28

Each profession shall nurture and support one organization for all its members.

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Solidarity and Teamwork

Question 29

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.

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Solidarity and Teamwork

Question 30

Professionals shall always carry out their professional duties with due consideration of the broader interest of the public.

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Social and Civic Responsibility

Question 31

As responsible Filipino citizens, they shall actively contribute to the attainment of the country’s national objectives.

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Social and Civic Responsibility

Question 32

Every professional shall remain open to challenges of a interconnected world.

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Global Competitiveness

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Equality of All Professions