Quiz 2 PC

The Electoral Tribunal may assume jurisdiction only after the winning candidate (who is a party to the election controversy) shall have been duly proclaimed, has taken his oath of office and has assumed the functions of the office.

• True

• False

Specific Legislative Powers refers to powers which are not basically legislative in nature but which are performed by Congress.

• True

• False

All appropriation bills should originate in the Office of the President.

• True

• False

Impoundment is the refusal of the President for whatever reason to spend funds made available by Congress.

• True

• False

After the tenure of office of the President, he cannot invoke immunity from suit for civil damages arising out of acts done by him while he was a President which he performed in the exercise of official duties.

• True

• False

The President cannot waive immunity from suit.

• True

• False

In Generic Privilege, the information being withheld is of such a nature that its disclosure would subvert crucial military or diplomatic objective.

• True

• False

Where a person is merely designated and not appointed, the implication is that he shall hold the office only in a temporary capacity and may be replaced at will by the appointing authority.

• True

• False

An interim appointee disapproved by the Commission on Appointments can no longer be extended a new appointment.

• True

• False

Two months immediately before the next presidential elections and up to the end of his term, a President or Acting President shall not make appointments, except temporary appointments to executive positions.

• True

• False