Branch of the government that examines and interprets the laws of the country.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

It has the power to hear cases filed by citizens and render judgment on legal issues.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The ___________ is the highest court in the country and it is in charge of all courts throughout the Philippines.

• Supreme Court

• Regional Trial Court

• Court of Appeals

The Supreme Court is composed of the ___________.

• Chief Justice and 15 Associate Justices

• Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices

• Chief Justice and 10 Associate Justices

The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president with the approval of Congress.

• True

• False

The following are the qualifications for a justice of the Supreme Court.

• He or she must be a Filipino citizen

• He or she must be at least 50 years old

• He or she must be at least 45 years old

• He or she must have served as a judge in the lower courts or as an attorney for at least 15 years

• He or she must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity, & independence

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

• Lower Courts

• Supreme Court

What are the two types of lower courts?

• Regular Courts

• Supreme Court

• Special Courts

What are the regular courts in our country?

• Court of Appeals

• Regional Trial Court

• Metropolitan Trial Court

• Municipal Trial Court

• Special Court

A regular court that has the power to hear appeals regarding decisions made by regional courts and government agencies.

• Court of Appeals

• Regional Trial Court

• Metropolitan Trial Court

• Municipal Trial Court