The commission on elections
Section 1
1. There shall be a commission on elections composed of a chairman and six commissioners who shall be natural – born citizens of the Philippines and, at the time of their appointment, at least thirty- five years of age, holders of a college degree, and must not have been candidates for any elective position in the immediately preceding elections. However, a majority thereof, including the chairman, shall be member of the Philippine bar who have been engaged in the practice of law for at least ten years. 2. The chairman and the commissioners shall be appointed by the president with th consent of the commission on appointments for a term of seven years without reappointment. Of those first
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8. Recommend to the president the removal of any officer or employee it has deputized, or the imposition of any other disciplinary action, for violation or disregard of, disobedience to its directive, order, or decision. 9. Submit to the president and the congress a comprehensive report on the conduct of each election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum, or recall.
Powers and functions of the commission
1. To enforce laws relative to the conduct of elections 2. To decide election contests a. Purpose of election contest b. Jurisdiction over election contest
Finality of decisions
1. Election contests 2. When decision becomes final 3. Effect of final decision
Registration of political parties
1. Rationale 2. Role of commission
Section 3
The commission on elections may sit en banc or in two divisions, and shall promulgate its rule of procedure in order to expedite disposition of election cases, including pre-proclamation controversies. All such election cases shall be heard and decided in division, provided that motions for reconsideration of decisions shall be decided by the commission en banc.
Section 4
The commission may, during the election period, supervise or regulate the enjoyment or utilization of all franchises or permits for the
6. Name ten examples of actions that may be lead to disciplinary action up to and including withdrawal/termination.
With respect to every election race, we are reminded that decisions are both profoundly charged typical customs of a voting based system in a democratic society and is a key procedural part of our political system. Both segments of the political elections, typical and procedural, serve key functions at all levels of our political system.
II. General provisions, consists of five paragraphs that deal with procedures to be provided by law, run-off election, and persons not eligible to hold office.
On decision day, when voters in every state go to the surveys, every one throws a tally for the slate of presidential voters who are promised to bolster the hopeful the voter lean towards. These slates host been chosen by political gatherings, through traditions, boards of trustees or primaries. At the point when an applicant
The system of appointment has been subjected to critical scrutiny. The major weakness in the judiciary was appointments can only be made upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister . Most of the appointees are appointed through the judicial and legal service not from the Bar. This situation had led to the conflict of interest. For instance, in the case of Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim v Public Prosecutor , the court held that the actual appointing authority is from the Prime minister. In the other words, the Yang di- Pertuan Agong acting on the advice of the Prime Minister as according to Art 122B of the Federal Constitution. If the Conference of Rulers did not agree or withheld its view the prime minister still could insist on the appointment of judge. This is because the appointment of judges is a matter between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the prime minister only. Therefore, in the system of appointment, it is recommend for the character and ability of the prospective candidates to consult the view from the Bar council. An impartial commission should be
1. The commission nominates the qualified individuals. 2. The governor appoints a nominee to a judicial position. 3 Retention election follows the initial term.
Another shortcoming of the proposed plan is that maintains the existing system of retention elections. Retention elections are special elections in which voters are asked whether or not the incumbent judge should serve for another term. If the majority of votes are against the judge, a new judge is appointed through the nominating process. While these elections are less than ideal, they are better than several of their alternatives.
3). The Presidents appointment powers allow him to assign important officials in all executive departments as well as agencies.
An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be inferred to be lawful and it is disobeyed at the
Reorganization and downsizing of departments is within the outer perimeters of the president’s scope of responsibility. The court maintains the president will act in good faith for reasons of re-election, prestige as a part of presidential influence, and concern for historical stature, and if all else fails and the president has so acted unlawfully the impeachment process
Once the chosen candidate makes it to office it is very crucial on them to uphold or give the citizens what is needed or asked upon in change. During the
The parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance wherein the executive and legislative branches of the government are intertwined and are lead collectively by a Prime Minister who must have been proven to be competent and capable, as chosen among his party members. However, the Philippines is currently under the presidential system, also a system of democratic but republican governance, which is led this time by a president, and wherein there is a separation of powers between the executive and the legislative. In the presidential system, people have the collective power to vote for the president.
Looking back to the previous government systems in different periods in Philippine history, we can see that our present government system is somehow shaped and patterned from the previous systems that prevailed in our country. Pre – historically we have seen how they established their government and basically, we can say that it is far more primitive than the present system that we have. However, the basic principles like the consultation of the datus to the elders can somehow be seen in the present by the presence of political advisers where our president consults aside from the members of the senate and the congress. The barangay system
Political dynasty is a well known method of politicians in the Philippines wherein the members of the family is made also a member of the government in order for them to not lose power but to gain more power. This act is an unfair and unjust because the government is not a business that a family can run by themselves, but the government is for all and other people should be given chances wherein they can be the one that leads a community.