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Outstanding Features
The Supremacy of the Constitution
Prospects of the Constitution
The Concept of the State
Definition
Elements
(1) People
(2) Territory
(3) Government
A. Functions
B. Doctrine of Parens Patriae
C. De Jure and De Facto Governments
D. Government of the Philippines
E. Administration
(4) Sovereignty
Act of State
The Doctrine of State Immunity
Basis
Application
Waiver of Immunity
Forms of Consent
Suits against Government Agencies
Exemption from Legal Requirements
Suability vs. Liability
Fundamental Principles and State Policies
Preamble
Republicanism
The Defense of the State
Peace and Order
The Incorporation Clause
Rearing of the Youth
Women
Social Justice
Separation of Church and State
Supremacy of Civilian Authority
Local Autonomy
Economy
Miscellaneous
Separation of Powers
Purposes
Blending of Powers
Checks and Balances
The Role of the Judiciary
Justiciable and Political Questions
Application of the Doctrine
Political Questions under the New Constitution
Delegation of Powers
Permissible Delegation
(1) Tariff Powers
(2) Emergency Powers
(3) Delegation to the People
(4) Delegation to Local Governments
(5) Delegation to Administrative Bodies
Tests of Delegation
(1) The Completeness Test
(2) The Sufficient Standard Test
The Pelaez Case
The Legislative Department
The Senate
(1) Composition
(2) Qualifications
(3) Term
The House of Representatives
(1) Composition
A. The District Representatives
B. The Party-list Representatives
(2) Qualifications
(3) Term
Election
Salaries
Parliamentary Immunities
(1) Privilege from Arrest
(2) Privilege of Speech and Debate
Conflict of Interest
Incompatible and Forbidden Offices
Inhibitions and Disqualifications
Sessions
Officers
Quorum
Discipline of Members
Journals
Adjournment
The Electoral Tribunals
The Commission on Appointments
Organization
Powers of the Congress
Legislative Power in General
Procedure
Origin of Bills
Prohibited Measures
Title of Bills
Formalities
Approval of Bills
Legislative Inquiries
Appearance of Department Heads
The Power of Appropriation
(1) Appropriation Defined
(2) Implied Limitations
(3) Constitutional Limitations
(4) Appropriations for Sectarian Purposes
(5) Automatic Re-appropriation
(6) Special Funds
The Power of Taxation
The Power of Concurrence
The War Powers
Referendum and Initiative
The Executive Department
Executive Power
Qualifications
Election and Proclamation
Term
The Vice-President
Presidential Succession
Oath of Office
Perquisites and Inhibitions
Presidential Immunity
Powers of the President
The Appointing Power
(1) The Removal Power
The Control Power
The Take-Care Clause
The Military Power
(1) Command of the Armed Forces
(2) Habeas Corpus
(3) Martial Law
(4) Limitations of the Military Powers
The Pardoning Power
(1) Definitions
(2) Limitations
(3) Kinds of Pardon
(4) Effects of Pardon
(5) Distinctions
(6) Amnesty
The Borrowing Power
The Diplomatic Power
The Budgetary Power
The Informing Power
Other Powers
Resume
The Judicial Department
Independence of the Judiciary
Judicial Power
Jurisdiction
Appointments
(1) Qualifications
(2) The Judicial and Bar Council
Fiscal Autonomy
Composition of the Supreme Court
(1) En Banc cases
(2) Division Cases
Requisites of a Judicial Inquiry
(1) Actual Case
(2) Proper Party
(3) Earliest Opportunity
(4) Necessity of Deciding Constitutional Question
Effects of a Declaration of Unconstitutionality
(1) Partial Unconstitutionality
Powers of the Supreme Court
(1) Original Jurisdiction
(2) Appellate Jurisdiction
(3) Temporary Assignment of Judges
(4) Change of Venue or Place of Trial
(5) Rule-making Power
(6) Appointment of Court Personnel
(7) Administrative Supervision of Courts
Tenure of Judges
Consultations of the Court
Decisions of the Court
Salaries of Judges
Periods for Decision
Annual Report
The Constitutional Commissions
Salaries
Disqualifications
Staggering of Terms
Reappointment
Other Perquisites
Proceedings
The Civil Service Commission
Loans
Assets and Liabilities
Change of Citizenship
Amendment or Revision of the Constitution
Kinds of Constitution
Permanence of Constitution
Amendment and Revision
Procedure
(1) Proposal
A. Position of the Constitutional Convention
(2) Ratification
Judicial Review of Amendments
Transitory Provisions
Elections
Existing Laws and Treaties
Reserved Executive Powers
Court and Judges
Constitutional Commissions
Career Civil Service
Priority Measures
Sequestration
Salaries