1. Public Office is a Public Trust
According to Section 1 of Article XI, public office is indeed a public trust. This principle emphasizes that public officials are accountable to the people and must serve with utmost integrity and professionalism.
2. List of Impeachable Officials
The Constitution enumerates specific officials who can be impeached: the President, Vice President, members of the Supreme Court, members of Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman.
3. Grounds for Impeachment
Impeachable offenses include culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, and other high crimes.
4. Role of the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan
The Ombudsman serves as a guardian against corruption and misconduct in public service, while the Sandiganbayan is tasked with trying corruption cases against public officials.
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Secretary of Education
D) Ombudsman
Answer: C) Secretary of Education. The Secretary of Education is not included in the list of impeachable officials as per the 1987 Constitution.
A) To enforce laws
B) To prosecute cases
C) To investigate public officials
D) To advise the President
Answer: C) To investigate public officials. The Ombudsman is responsible for investigating complaints against public officials and ensuring accountability.
A) Incompetence
B) Culpable violation of the Constitution
C) Dismissal from service
D) Incorrect filing of SALN
Answer: B) Culpable violation of the Constitution. This is one of the specific grounds outlined in the Constitution for impeachment.
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