Civil Engineering Code of Ethics, Laws, and Professional Standards

These flashcards cover key concepts of civil engineering laws, ethics, and the legislative process.

Natural Law

A theory in ethics and philosophy suggesting that human beings possess intrinsic values that govern their reasoning and behavior.

Primary Precepts

The fundamental principles of natural law that promote a good life, including living peacefully and acquiring wisdom.

Secondary Precepts

Actions that generally contribute to the primary precepts, such as prohibitions against murder, stealing, and lying.

Constitution

The highest law of the land that no legislation can contradict; it establishes the framework for governance.

Legislative Branch

The branch of government responsible for enacting laws, consisting of the Congress of the Philippines, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Judicial Branch

The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring justice, headed by the Supreme Court.

Executive Orders

Directives issued by the President that manage the operations of the executive branch, which include administrative orders and proclamations.

Hierarchy of Laws

The ranking of laws in the Philippines, where the Constitution is at the top, followed by international treaties, ordinary statutes, and executive acts.

Bill of Rights

A section of the Constitution that guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to the people.

Stages of Lawmaking

The sequence of steps through which a bill is introduced, debated, and passed into law, including readings, committee reviews, and presidential approval.