2. Group IV Leader: Ronnie Rose Duque Jessica S. Rodriguez Kharen L. Laman Mary Jane B. Rosales Catherine G. Cabauatan Maricon R. Gumangan Orlando C. Uggadan Michael Amata RolenCarniyan John Michael BSIT 3-B
5. Term of office of the President and Vice-President The President and Vice-President enjoy the security of tenure. Their term of office is six(6) years “Which shall begin at noon on the 30th day of June following the day of the election and shall end at noon of the same date (6) years thereafter.” The President -elect and Vice-President-elect shall assume their office at the beginning of their terms.
6. Canvassing of returns and proclamation Returns transmitted to Congress. Plurality rule sanctioned. Candidate to be proclaimed.
7. SEC.5. Before they enter on the execution of their office, the President , the Vice-President, or the Acting President shall take the following oath or affirmation: “ I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President, or Vice-President, or Acting President of the Philippines. Preserve and defend its Constitution, executive it’s laws, do justice to everyman, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God. ”(In case of affirmation, last sentence will be omitted.)
8. Oath is an outward pledge made under an immediate sense of responsibility to God. If the President, Vice-President, or Acting President does not believe in God , he makes an affirmation. Instead of saying “I do solemnly swear” he declares “I do solemnly affirm.” In such case, he omits the last sentence. “So help me God.”
9. Appointment is the act of designation by the executive officer, board, or body to whom the power has been delegated, of the individuals who is to exercise the functions of the given office
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18. Meaning of Martial Law In its comprehensive sense, it includes all laws to have reference to and are administered by the military forces of the state. In its strict sense, it is that law which has application when the military arm does not supersede civil authority but is called upon to aid it in the execution of its vital functions.
19. Basis, object, and duration of Martial Law Basis – the right to declare, apply, and exercise martial law is one of the rights of sovereignty. It is as essential to the existence of the nation as the right to declare and carry on war. Object – preservation of the public safety and good order. Duration – Sec. 18(par.1.) seta a time limit for the duration of the state of martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus – 60 days – unless revoked or extended by Congress, voting jointly, by a majority vote of all its members, in regular or special session.
20. Effects of a state of Martial Law Operation of the Constitution Function of civil courts and legislative assemblies Jurisdiction of military courts and agencies Privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
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22. Suspension - the postponement of a death sentence to an indefinite time.
23. Commutation – the reduction of a sentence imposed to a lesser punishment.
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25. Amnesty – an act sovereign power granting oblivion or a general pardon for a past offense, usually granted in favor of certain classes of person who have committed crimes of a political character, such as treason, sedition , or rebellion. Authority to contract and guarantee foreign loans. Exclusive executive function Concurrence of the Monetary Board Checks by Congress
26. Treaty–Making Power – a compact made between two or more states, intended to create binding rights and obligations upon the parties thereto. Steps in treaty-making: Negotiation - in the field of initiation and negotiation, the President alone has the sole authority. Approval or ratification – no treaty or international agreement shall be valid and effective unless concurred in by at least 2/3 of all members of the Senate.
27. Budgetary Power The Constitution entrusts to the President the task of preparing the budget [ of receipts and expenditures based on existing and proposed revenue measures and other sources of financing ] and submitting it to the Congress within 30 days from the opening of its regular session. The budget submitted by the President shall be the basis of the annual or general appropriations (national budget) to be enacted by Congress for the following year.
28. Prerogative to address and appear before Congress: This provision gives the President the opportunity to give her “State of the Nation Address” (SONA) at the opening of the regular session of the Congress, and to recommend to Congress the consideration of such [legislative] measures as he may deem necessary. The address may also contain guidelines of national policy.
