4TH REVIEW ACTIVITY

Article VII, Section 18 of the Philippine Constitution states that in cases of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, the President may for a period not exceeding 60 days suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law. What happens if writ of habeas corpus is suspended?

• The prisoner is denied the right to secure such a writ and therefore can be held without trial indefinitely.

• The prisoner has the right to ask a judge to set them free or order an end to improper jail conditions.

• The arrested person can be brought before a judge or court before being detained or imprisoned.

During the Marcos administration, unrest in the Armed Forces of the Philippines was very evident. Why the members of the RAM ask for reforms to the government?

• The government removed many of the privileges of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

• The RAM was not compensated accordingly

• Discontentment on how the government and the Armed Forces were administered lowered the morale of the young military officers.

Why Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. was convicted of the crime sedition and was placed in military confinement for seven years and resulted to his assassination?

• because he was the leader of the CPP-NPA

• because he fought for government reforms and a vocal critic of the Marcos administration.

• because he was behind the Plaza Miranda bombing

How did President Ramon Magsaysay end the Huk rebellion?

• By attacking their hideouts and brought them into prison.

• By making friends with Luis Taruc.

• By granting full amnesty to the HUKBALAHAP members.

Why was Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. assassinated?

• Because he wanted to replace President Marcos in his position.

• Because he was a member of the communist group.

• Because he was one of the vocal critics of the Marcos administration.

Why is the 1986 People Power Revolution also known as “A Peaceful Revolution”?

• Because the revolution was led by priest and nuns.

• Because of its successful efforts to oust a tyrant by a demonstration without tolerance for violence and bloodshed.

• Because the Filipinos oust a tyrant president by negotiation.

What incident led to the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus?

• The assassination of Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.

• The Plaza Miranda bombing

• People Power Revolution

What right can be violated with the suspension of the writ habeas corpus?

• The rights to express one’s ideas and beliefs

• Natural Right

• The rights to a lawful arrest and being tried in court

Which is the most pressing problem faced by President Marcos during his second term?

• Graft and Corruption

• both A & C

• Economic Crisis

Pro – poor program of Estrada administration did not improve the living conditions of the Filipinos. Which of the following issues led him to an impeachment trial?

• Fertilizer Scam

• Mamansapano Massacre

• Graft and Corruption