The Philippine judiciary consists of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, along with lower courts established by law. The Supreme Court has the final say on decisions and is comprised of natural-born Filipino citizens over 40 years old with at least 15 years of experience as a lower court judge or practicing law. There are two classes of courts - constitutional courts outlined in the constitution like the Supreme Court, and statutory courts created by laws to serve as lower courts.
The Philippine judiciary consists of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, along with lower courts established by law. The Supreme Court has the final say on decisions and is comprised of natural-born Filipino citizens over 40 years old with at least 15 years of experience as a lower court judge or practicing law. There are two classes of courts - constitutional courts outlined in the constitution like the Supreme Court, and statutory courts created by laws to serve as lower courts.
The Philippine judiciary consists of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, along with lower courts established by law. The Supreme Court has the final say on decisions and is comprised of natural-born Filipino citizens over 40 years old with at least 15 years of experience as a lower court judge or practicing law. There are two classes of courts - constitutional courts outlined in the constitution like the Supreme Court, and statutory courts created by laws to serve as lower courts.
PRESENTED BY: MARIA ELLAINE PONCE GRADE/SETION: 11-SOCRATES
What is judiciary?
* Also known as the
judicial system or court system Judicial Power
* the judicial power shall be
vested in one supreme court and in such lower courts as may be established by law Supreme court
* supreme court is the final
decision maker and highest court of the land Classes of Courts
* Constitutional court -it is provided by the constitution and one supreme court. * Statutory Courts -it is creation of law in lower courts. Who can be a Supreme Court Judge?
-Natural-born Philippine citizen.
-At least 40 years old. -At least 15 years experience of being Judge at the lower court or engaged in the practice of law. -Person of proven competence,integrity,probity and independence. The End. Thank you for listening !!!