Quiz on the Judicial Branch of the Philippine Government

What is the highest judicial authority in the Philippines?

• Sandiganbayan

• Supreme Court

• Regional Trial Courts

• Court of Appeals

How many associate justices are there in the Supreme Court?

• 14

• 10

• 16

• 12

What is the age limit for justices of the Supreme Court to serve?

• 80

• 75

• 70

• 65

Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Judicial and Bar Council

What is the primary function of the Office of the Court Administrator?

• To conduct trials

• To appoint justices

• To supervise and administer lower courts

• To oversee the Supreme Court

Which article of the 1987 Constitution establishes the judiciary?

• Article VI

• Article VII

• Article IX

• Article VIII

What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals?

• Only civil cases

• Only criminal cases

• Exclusive appellate jurisdiction

• Exclusive original jurisdiction

What is the composition of the Court of Appeals?

• 1 presiding justice and 68 associate justices

• 1 chief justice and 14 associate justices

• 1 presiding justice and 14 associate justices

• 1 chief justice and 68 associate justices

What law created the Court of Tax Appeals?

• Republic Act No. 1125

• Commonwealth Act No. 3

• Presidential Decree No. 1606

• Republic Act No. 6758

What is the jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?

• Only civil cases

• Only tax-related cases

• All criminal cases

• All civil and criminal cases