PPG Summative Assessment 1

The court that handles graft and corruption cases of government employees.

This person appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

This court handles the appointment of judges to various lower courts.

This court reviews decisions and orders of the Regional Trial Courts.

The establishment or determination of rights according to the rules of law, which the judicial branch tries to provide the people.

The third separate and equal branch of the government which is empowered to settle controversies on rights and the interpretation of the law.

What is the highest court in the country?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Regional Trial Court

What is the primary function of the judiciary?

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

What is the composition of the Supreme Court?

• 1 Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices

• 1 Chief Justice and 12 Associate Justices

• 2 Chief Justices and 10 Associate Justices

What is the composition of the Court of Appeals?

• 1 Presiding Justice and 68 Associate Justices

• 1 Presiding Justice and 86 Associate Justices

• 2 Presiding Justices and 60 Associate Justices