PHILIPPINE JUDICIARY QUIZ

Which of the following is the highest court in the judicial branch of the Philippine government?

• Sandiganbayan
• Regional Trial Court
• Court of Appeals
• Supreme Court

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Philippine Judiciary?

• Engaging in legislative functions

• Adjudicating disputes
• Interpreting laws
• Enforcing laws

Why is judicial independence important in the Philippine legal system?

• It allows judges to create laws independently of the executive

• It ensures that the judiciary is free from political pressures and influences

• It ensures that the president can directly influence court decisions

• It ensures the legislature can override court rulings

How are justices of the Philippine Supreme Court appointed?

• They are elected by the public

• They are appointed by Congress

• They are appointed by the President from a list of nominees by the Judicial and Bar Council

• They are appointed by local courts

Which of the following cases can be heard by the Sandiganbayan?

• Disputes over land ownership

• Corruption and criminal cases involving government officials

• Family law cases such as divorce and annulment

• Electoral Disputes

Why was the establishment of regional trial courts (RTCs) important in the Philippine Judiciary?

• To decentralize the judicial system and handle more localized cases

• To limit the power of the Supreme Court

• To only hear criminal cases and nothing else

• To unify all judicial functions under one court system

Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)?

• To enforce laws

• To write new laws

• To run the police force

• To nominate judges for appointment to the Supreme Court

How does a justice of the Philippine Supreme Court contribute to the protection of human rights?

• By creating laws that protect human rights

• By reviewing and deciding on cases that involve human rights violations

• By organizing campaigns for human rights

• By advising Congress on human rights matters

How does a justice in the Philippine Supreme Court decide a case?

• By asking the parties involved to reach an agreement

• By consulting the President

• Based on public opinion

• Based on the law, the Constitution

How is the Sharia Court system structured in the Philippines?

• It is part of the regular judiciary, with judges appointed by Congress

• It operates independently from the regular court system

• It is a separate system but its decisions can be appealed to the regular courts

• It only exists in Mindanao and does not have appellate courts