U.P LAW BOC POLITICAL LAW

These flashcards cover foundational concepts and key terms from the realm of Political Law, including constitutional provisions, doctrines, and significant legal principles.

Separability Clause

A provision in a legislative act stating that if some parts of the act are found invalid, the remaining parts shall still be effective.

Eminent Domain

The inherent right of the State to take private property for public use with just compensation.

Police Power

The power of the State to regulate behavior and enforce order within its territory for the betterment of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its inhabitants.

Regalian Doctrine

Legal principle in Philippine law that holds all natural resources are owned by the State.

Public Trust Doctrine

A doctrine stating that certain resources are preserved for public use, and the government has a duty to protect these resources.

Mootness Doctrine

Legal principle that a case should not be decided if the issues involved are no longer relevant or no longer present a controversy.

Administrative Due Process

A legal requirement that an agency must follow fair procedures when it makes decisions that affect individuals.

Qualified Political Agency

A doctrine which holds that acts of department secretaries and other heads of government agencies are presumed to be acts of the President unless disapproved.

Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases

The constitutional right ensuring that individuals do not suffer unreasonable delays in legal proceedings.

Freedom of Expression

The right to express one’s thoughts and opinions freely without censorship or restraint.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to review the actions of the legislative and executive branches and declare them unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution.

Administrative Liability

The responsibility of public officers to uphold laws and regulations in the performance of their duties, subject to penalties if violated.

Statutory Limitation

The maximum time period allowed under law for an individual to initiate a lawsuit.

Good Faith

An intention to deal fairly, without the intention to deceive or defraud.

Civil Service Commission

Philippine government body responsible for overseeing the recruitment and discipline of civil servants.

Disciplinary Authority

The power of an agency or authority to impose penalties on employees for misconduct.

Election Law

Laws and regulations governing the conduct of elections, including candidate qualifications, voting procedures, and electoral governance.

Right to Information

The right of the public to access information held by government institutions.