Cards (16)

  • What is vested in the judicial power?
    One Supreme Court and lower courts
  • What does judicial power include?
    Settling actual controversies involving rights
  • What is the duty of the courts of justice?
    To determine grave abuse of discretion
  • What is the meaning of judicial power?
    Power to apply laws to disputes
  • What are the main components of judicial power?
    1. Adjudicatory power
    • Settle actual controversies
    • Determine grave abuse of discretion
    1. Power of judicial review
    • Pass upon validity of laws
    • Interpret laws
    • Render binding judgment
    1. Incidental powers
    • Power to punish for contempt
  • What is the first component of judicial power?
    Adjudicatory power
  • What does adjudicatory power involve?
    Settling actual controversies and abuse of discretion
  • What is the second component of judicial power?
    Power of judicial review
  • What can the power of judicial review do?
    Pass upon validity of laws and acts
  • What is the third component of judicial power?
    Incidental powers
  • What are the qualifications for members of the Supreme Court?
    Natural born citizen, at least 40 years old
  • What is the minimum age requirement for Supreme Court members?
    At least 40 years of age
  • How many years must a Supreme Court member have practiced law?
    At least 15 years
  • What qualities must a Supreme Court member possess?
    Competence, integrity, probity, independence
  • Who prescribes qualifications for lower collegiate courts?
    Congress
  • What is the role of Congress regarding lower collegiate courts?
    To prescribe qualifications for members