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1
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examines and interprets the laws of the country.

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The Judicial Branch (Judiciary)

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the highest court in the country

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Supreme Court

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in charge of all courts throughout the Philippines

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Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court consists of:

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  • Chief Justice
  • 14 Associate Justices
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The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the:

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President with the approval of Congress

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(true or false) The appointment of Supreme Court justices does not need the approval of the Congress

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False

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Qualifications for a justice of the Supreme Court:

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  1. Must be a Filipino citizen
  2. He or she must be at least 45 yrs old.
  3. Must have served as a judge in the lower courts or as an attorney.
  4. Must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence.
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Among the cases that may be heard by the Supreme Court are the following:

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  1. cases concerning the effectivity and validity of any agreement, treaty, presidential order, proclamation, ordinance, or regulation
  2. cases related to taxes and fines
  3. questions on the jurisdiction of the lower courts over certain cases
  4. criminal cases which have the penalty of life imprisonment
  5. cases related to legal issues or an error in the law
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(true or false) The Supreme Court oversees all the lower courts in the country.

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True

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(true or false) Supreme Court will make the final decision on any verdict made by the lower courts.

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True

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are the first to hear and decide on civil and criminal cases.

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Lower courts

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12
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Two types of lower courts:

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regular courts and special courts

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The ___________ hear criminal and civil cases.

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regular courts

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What are the regular courts of the country:

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  1. Court of Appeals
  2. Regional Trial Court
  3. Metropolitan Trial Court
  4. Municipal Trial Court in Cities
  5. Municipal Trial Court
  6. Municipal Circuit Trial Court
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Regular court that has the power to hear appeals regarding decisions made by the regional courts and government agencies.

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Court of Appeals

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The highest court of first instance.

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Regional Trial Court

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It hears criminal cases which have the penalty of more than a six-year imprisonment, or civil cases which have fines of more than 100,000 pesos.

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Regional Trial Court

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can also hear appeals regarding decisions made by the metropolitan trial courts and municipal trial courts within their jurisdiction.

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Regional Trial Court

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hears criminal and civil cases in cities within Metro Manila

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Metropolitan Trial Court

20
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hears criminal and civil cases in cities except Metro Manila

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Municipal Trial Court in Cities

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hears criminal and civil cases in one municipality.

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Municipal Trial Court

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hears criminal and civil cases in two or more municipalities

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Municipal Circuit Trial Court

23
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The _______ hear cases concerning specific legal issues.

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special courts

24
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These courts are also given jurisdiction over a particular legal concern.

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special courts

25
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The following are the special courts in the country with their respective jurisdiction:

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  1. Sandiganbayan
  2. Court of Tax Appeals
  3. Shari’a Court
  4. Court of Agrarian Relations
26
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The ______ hears cases concerning graft and corruption. It also hears cases on the abuse of power by government leaders and officials.

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Sandiganbayan

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The ______ hears cases regarding taxes and appeals on decisions made by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.

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Court of Tax Appeals

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The ____ is a Muslim court whose decisions are based on Islamic doctrine.

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Shari’a Court

29
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The ________ decides on cases involving landowners and tenant farmers.

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Court of Agrarian Relations

30
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In upholding justice in the country, the Supreme Court closely coordinated with the _____________.

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Integrated Bar of the Philippines

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This is the national organization of lawyers.

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Integrated Bar of the Philippines

32
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This organization in the judiciary is composed of representatives from the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, Congress, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, the academe, and the private sector.

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Judicial and Bar Council

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The Integrated Bar of the Philippines is composed of:

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  • representatives from the Supreme Court
  • the Department of Justice
  • Congress
  • the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
  • the academe
  • the private sector.
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Its main task is to nominate candidates for the appointment as justices of the Supreme Court.

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Judicial and Bar Council

35
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A branch of government that has the power to examine and interpret the laws of the country.

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Judicial Branch

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The highest court in the Philippines. It administers all courts in the country.

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Supreme Court

37
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The lower courts in the country are divided into two types:

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  • regular courts
  • special courts

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