FINAL EXAM POLS 102

Appearance of lawyer legislator is barred before all courts of justice, regardless of rank, composition or jurisdiction.

• True

• False

A legislator is prohibited to be interested financially, directly or indirectly, in any contract with, or in any franchise or special privilege granted by the Government, or any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including any government-owned or controlled corporation, or its subsidiary, during and after his term of office.

• True

• False

Both the SET and HRET are composed of three (3) SC justices.

• True

• False

The HRET is composed of six (6) members of the Senate, chosen on the basis of proportional representation from the political parties registered under the party-list system represented therein.

• True

• False

The Electoral Tribunals are dependent constitutional creations and are part of the House of Congress.

• True

• False

Implied Powers refer to powers which are not expressly conferred by the Constitution but which are implied from those expressly granted.

• True

• False

Law granting any tax exemption shall be passed only with the concurrence of a majority of all the Members of the Congress.

• True

• False

One of the limitations on appropriation is that it is essential that it be devoted to public use.

• True

• False

General Appropriation Law is designed for a specific purpose such as the creation of a fund for the relief of typhoon victims.

• True

• False

The President, Vice President and Members of the Cabinet shall not receive increase compensation during the term of the incumbent during which such increase was approved.

• True

• False