WorksheetsJudicial Department
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the MAIN power of the judicial branch?
make laws
defend laws
interpret laws
enforce laws
How is a LEGAL PRECEDENT used by the courts?
Courts rely on decisions of passed courts to make a decision
use new information
Courts use precedent knowledge to create new charges
Courts have the legal right to precede with caution
The Supreme Court has ORIGINAL JURISDICTION with.....
a person suing another person in Singapore
government appointed officials
a person stealing in the state of Tennessee
a divorce in Nebraska
What are judges required to consult when deciding a court case?
fundamental law, like the Constitution
political leaders decide law
private property laws
leaders need to discuss each side
How does a person become a Supreme Court justice?
appointed and approved by the Senate
appointed by the Federal Courts
appointed by the President, approved by the Senate
appointed by the Houses and approved by the Senate
How does the executive branch "check" the Supreme Court?
appointing members of Congress to committee
appointing Supreme Court justices
appointing members to The Cabinet
appointing The Speaker of the House
If you are a resident of Cebu City, but are arrested for shoplifting in Leyte, who hears the case?
either state
Cebu City
neither, it goes to a district court
Leyte
What is the highest Court in the Philippines?
Court of Appeal
Sandiganbayan
Supreme Court
Shari'a Courts
Which one is not in a group of second level Courts?
Shari'a Circuit Courts
Regional Trial Courts
Shari'a Courts
Court of Tax Appeals
What is the second highest tribunal in the country?
Court of Appeals
Municial Trial Court
Shari'a Courts
Metropolitan Trial Court
What is not included in Courts of Judicial system
Munipipal Trial Courts in Cities
Sandiganbayan
Court of Tax Appeals
Supreme Circuit Trial Courts
By virtue of ___________, ____________, appointments to the judiciary are made by the President of the Philippines based on a list submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council which is under the supervision of the Supreme Court.
Article XIII, Section 6
Article VIII, Section 7
Article VIII, Section 8
Article XIII, Section 9
How many members does the Supreme court have presently?
20
10
25
15
This is one of the powers of the Supreme Court. It is the authority to review decisions made by the other lower courts.
appellate jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
due process
arraignment
This is the principle of upholding fairness and respect for human rights that the Judicial Branch is expected to exercise at all times.
quasi-judicial bodies
original jurisdiction
due process
arraignment
This is the stage in the criminal procedure when the complaint is formally read In court, and the defendant is asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
quasi-judicial bodies
original jurisdiction
motion for reconsideration
arraignment
These units are under the executive branch of the government. However, they perform arbitration and setting of disputes.
quasi-judicial bodies
original jurisdiction
motion for reconsideration
bail
When this is filed, the accused may request the court to conduct a new trial of the case.
Court of Tax Appeals
original jurisdiction
motion for reconsideration
bail
This is the payment made by the accused to be released from custody.
Court of Tax Appeals
Lupong Tagapamayapa
appeal
bail
This judicial remedy allows the accused to elevate his or her case to the higher courts for review.
Court of Tax Appeals
Lupong Tagapamayapa
appeal
due process
