Practice question
A judicial officer says that ethical responsibility consists only of independence and therefore fidelity, impartiality, propriety, equality, competence, diligence and accountability are optional. Which best reflects the CJCA Preamble?
- Independence alone excuses every other deficiency
- A judge may select whichever single value is easiest to satisfy
- The identified values together form the Code’s conception of integrity and ethical responsibility
- Only diligence is relevant to a judge with many cases
- The values apply only to newly appointed judges
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836 — A.M. 25-04-04-SC, November 11, 2025, CJCA Preamble and General Provisions, Sections 1–3.
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