Essays on Impeachment

The United States’ founding fathers` created several institutions to serve as the embodiment of national sentiments as well as its protection and to check the abuses made by federal public officials. The Federal Constitution’s framer established a House of Representatives which will serve as the people’s “House” where public opinion is duly and equally represented….

When the Constitution was written, there was turmoil over what the legislative body would be like. Representatives argued and fought for hours until a compromise was made. The legislation would be bicameral so that both small states and large states would get equal representation. It was decided that one house would have a set number…

Fast Facts Raul Gonzales forwarded an anonymous letter by “Concerned Employees of the Supreme Court” to Justice Fernan. Theletter was addressed to Gonzales referring to charges for disbarment brought by Miguel Cuenco against Justice Fernan andasking “to do something about this.” The action against Fernan was filed in the Tanodbayan. Tanodbayan – special prosecutor like…

PUBLIC OFFICE AS A PUBLIC TRUST Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives. IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Impeachment: (as means of removal from office) Who may be impeached:  President  VP  SC Justices…