AI MADE

• What is the principle of public office?

  Public office is a public trust.
• What must public officers demonstrate at all times?

  Accountability to the people.
• What qualities should public officers exhibit?

  Responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency.
• What is a public office defined as?

  Right, authority, and duty created by law.
• What is a public officer?

  An individual with sovereign functions for public benefit.
• What is the nature of public office?

  Service for public good, not for private gain.
• Can a public office be considered property?

  No, it is not a property.
• Can the holder of a public office claim a vested right?

  No, they may not claim vested right.
• Can a public officer sue the government for removal damages?

  No, one has no right to sue.
• Why is maintaining public trust important?

  Ensures proper maintenance of public affairs.
• What happens if public officers are irresponsible?

  The government loses faith and confidence.
• Who can be removed from office by impeachment?

  The President and Vice-President.
• What is impeachment?

  A method of national inquest into conduct.
• What is the nature of impeachment proceedings?

  A criminal prosecution before a quasi-political court.
• What is the purpose of impeachment?

  To protect the people from official delinquencies.
• Who are the officials removable by impeachment?

  The members of the Supreme Court.
• What constitutes grounds for impeachment?

  Culpable violation of the constitution.
• What is treason defined as?

  Levying war against the Philippines or aiding enemies.
• What is direct bribery?

  Agreeing to perform a crime for a gift.
• What is indirect bribery?

  Accepting gifts offered due to office.
• What does graft and corruption cover?

  All graft and corruption practices.
• What are other high crimes?

  Serious crimes affecting government operations.
• What is betrayal of public trust?

  Violation of the oath of office causing loss of support.
• Can betrayal of public trust be a criminal offense?

  It may not amount to a criminal offense.