The Judicial Branch Flashcards
examines and interprets the laws of the country.
The Judicial Branch (Judiciary)
the highest court in the country
Supreme Court
in charge of all courts throughout the Philippines
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court consists of:
- Chief Justice
- 14 Associate Justices
The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the:
President with the approval of Congress
(true or false) The appointment of Supreme Court justices does not need the approval of the Congress
False
Qualifications for a justice of the Supreme Court:
- Must be a Filipino citizen
- He or she must be at least 45 yrs old.
- Must have served as a judge in the lower courts or as an attorney.
- Must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence.
Among the cases that may be heard by the Supreme Court are the following:
- cases concerning the effectivity and validity of any agreement, treaty, presidential order, proclamation, ordinance, or regulation
- cases related to taxes and fines
- questions on the jurisdiction of the lower courts over certain cases
- criminal cases which have the penalty of life imprisonment
- cases related to legal issues or an error in the law
(true or false) The Supreme Court oversees all the lower courts in the country.
True
(true or false) Supreme Court will make the final decision on any verdict made by the lower courts.
True
are the first to hear and decide on civil and criminal cases.
Lower courts
Two types of lower courts:
regular courts and special courts
The ___________ hear criminal and civil cases.
regular courts
What are the regular courts of the country:
- Court of Appeals
- Regional Trial Court
- Metropolitan Trial Court
- Municipal Trial Court in Cities
- Municipal Trial Court
- Municipal Circuit Trial Court
Regular court that has the power to hear appeals regarding decisions made by the regional courts and government agencies.
Court of Appeals