The Philippine 1987 Constitution

What is regarded by the State as a "primary social economic force?"

• Agriculture

• Commerce

• Labor

• Market

• Business enterprise

According to Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in times of rebellion or what? (There are two correct answers)

• Invasion

• When public safety requires it

• Terrorism

• Martial law

• Sole prerogative of the President

The Lower Chamber of the Congress of the Philippines is known by what name?

• Office of the President

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Congress wo/men

A Member of either house of Congress may be expelled by their fellow Members. For a Member to be expelled, how much of the total number of Members of a house must concur with the expulsion?

• Majority

• Half

• Nine-tenths

• Two-thirds

• One-fourth

If a President wishes to veto a bill, he/she must communicate it within a certain span of time, otherwise the bill will become a law. How long is this span of time?

• 60 days

• 30 days

• 15 days

• 100 days

• 365 days

In the event that both the President and Vice President are removed from office, who will act as President in the Philippines?

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Chief Justice

• Solicitor General

• PNP Chief

• Senate President

How many Associate Justices comprise the Supreme Court?

• 15

• 14

• 10

• 12

• 13

Authorities may conduct a warrantless arrest, but only on the following grounds:

• When the person to be arrested has committed, is actually committing, or is attempting to commit an offense in the presence of an arresting officer

• When authorities invite you for questioning and insist taking you with them which is not part of a custodial investigation.

• When an offense has just been committed and the arresting officer has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a crime.

• When the person has escaped prison/detention, or escaped while being transferred to another facility.

• When the official does unauthorized or illegal acts or goes beyond the scope of his/her authority by committing a crime.

The 1987 Constitution remains in effect even in times of emergency, such as during martial law. This means that rights during arrest or detention remain in place.

• Both statements are true

• Only the first statement is true

• Both statements are false

• Only the first statement is false

If you are being arrested, please bear in mind and do the following, except:

• Know the reason for your arrest at the time of your arrest via an arrest warrant, which you should ask for.

• Ask for the identity and authority of the arresting officer and make sure you have witnesses to your arrest (know the name and address of your witness/es).

• You have the right to remain silent because anything you say or do can be used against you.

• Be irate and resist arrest as much as you can.

• It is your right to call or have access to a lawyer at all times throughout the ordeal of arrest or detention.