Distinguish incompatible office from forbidden office

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1) Kindly distinguish "residence" from "domicile" in the context of a legal requirement, among others, for candidates running for political office. Cite specifically the cases of Aquino v. Comelec, and Marcos v. Comelec.

2) Distinguish "incompatible office" from "forbidden office"?

3) What is "coercive jurisdiction" as discussed in Avelino v. Cuenco? Explain.

4) Distinguish "political question" from "justiciable question". What is the effect of the 1987 Constitution on this matter? Explain comprehensively with cases.

5) Discuss the case of Marbury v. Madison, citing briefly the relevant facts, issues, decision and the ratio decidendi. Discuss thoroughly the requirements for the exercise by the courts of the "power of judicial review."

6) The Supreme Court's Ruling on the Party List System in the case of Banat v. Comelec is a reversal of its earlier ruling in the case of Veterans Fed. Party v. Comelec. True or False. Explain.

7) What are the three (3) rules of constitutional construction discussed in the case of Francisco v. House of Representatives? Discuss.

8) Compare and distinguish the rulings laid down in the cases of Santiago v. Comelec and Lambino v. Comelec, particularly as it relates to the implementing law allowing for a "peoples' initiative" as a mode of proposing amendments to the Constitution.

9) Congress has sole and exclusive power to enact laws. True or False. Please explain.

10)When is a member of Congress immune from arrest? When is his speech "privileged or protected"? Explain.

11) Discuss the case of Avelino v. Cuenco as it relates to the issue of Quorum for the election of the Senate President. Is it synonymous with "majority"? Explain.

12) In the case of Francisco v. House of Representatives when is an Impeachment Complaint "deemed initiated"? Explain.

13) Discuss the case of Aquino/Robredo v. Comelec as it relates to the case of Macias v. Comelec. Do the rulings laid down by the Court contradict? Why?

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