LEGISLATIVE

Referendum and Initiative

District and party list
No increase of compensation until after expiration
of the full term of all members of the senate and
HoR approving the same
Privilege from Arrest - Immunity no more than 6
years
Consti forbids congress from increasing GAA
recommended by the president for operation of the
government as embodied in the budget
EDA - School is not exempted in tax. School rented
a portion for fast food. Educational charitable
religious exempt from tax if they or their lands,
bldgs are directly and exclusively devoted for their
basic purposes.
Pres is not eligible for reelection. One who succeed
as pres has served as such for less than 4 years
may run for reelection
Can the legislative amend the ff through legislation:
National Anthem, National Hero, etc.
What is impeachment, what are the grounds for
impeachment and who are subject for
impeachment
Rule making power distinguished from legislative
power
Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works - construction
of a feeder road inside a private subdivision
(appropriation)
People v. Jaloslos - a convicted congressman
invoking the privilege from arrest
SECTION 30. No law shall be passed increasing the
appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as
provided in this Constitution without its advice and
concurrence.
Bill/s that requires the advice and concurrence of
the Supreme Court

EXECUTIVE
Pardon enumerate
Pwede daw bang umalis ang pilipinas through the
decision ni Digong na di na sumali sa ICJ
-yes, treaty ICJ (International Court)
Won the president can renounce the membership of
the Philippines from International Court of Justice.
Beltran vs. Makaisar Immunity of President
Distinguish State Immunity and Presidents
Immunity
Pwede bang maglabas ng EO si Digong in contrary
sa batas na gawa ng legislative
Encroachment daw ba yun ng violation daw ng
separation of powers
Qualification of pres
Presidential proclamation act of pres fixing a date
or declaring a status or condition of public moment
or interest
-yes, the pres can issue appointments while in
recess, appointments are known as ad-interim.
Which
He could not immediately assume his post as
tourism secretary. Noted congress in session.
Selection amounting to nomination could assume
office once he is confirmed by Commissions on
Appointment.
Doctrine of Qualified Agency
All heads of exec dept are alter ego of the pres and
their acts are presumed to be his, unless he would
disapprove or repudiate it
Pardon is an act of grace which exempts the
recipient individual from punishment which the law
inflicts for the crime he has committed
No, pardon can be granted after the final conviction
by final judgment
Grounds for martial law:
In case of invasion or rebellion, where public safety
requires it as such shall subsist for a period not
exceeding 60 days

COMELEC issued a resolution that revoke the

certificate of candidacy of a Congressman which is
final and executory. Later on, that Congressman
took her oath before the house speaker. W/N
COMELEC has the jurisdiction over the case.

Executive privilege power of the

government/president to withhold information from
the public, courts or congress
List examples

What bodies are created by the Constitution, whose

members are from the Congress.

President has the power to ratify treaty, role of the

legislative is to give or withhold its consent.

Arnault v. Nazareno - W/N the Senate during senate

inquiry can punish a witness for contempt
When is a question material to a senate inquiry?

Bills approved by both spouses must acted from 30

days from presentation. 31st day cannot be vetoed.

Powers of the Congress vested by the Constitution.

[This refers to the legislative and non-legislative
power of the Congress under Art. VI of the
Constitution]

Soliven vs Makasiar -Presidents Immunity from suit

distinguished from States Immunity from suit
What are the Presidential Clemency and discuss
each

W/N the veto of a "rider" provision in an

appropriation bill by the president is valid

Limitations when the president declare a martial

law

Party-list representatives, who and how to be

elected.

JUDICIARY
What is judicial review?

Whether or not a bill changing the qualification for

the members of Supreme Court is valid