Stat Con Reporting Quiz

Which of the following is not germane to the definition of Constitution?

• fundamental

• supreme

• unalterable

• inferior

Which Constitution introduced a unicameral Congress?

• 1935

• 1973

• 1986

• 1987

Judicial rulings form part of the laws is embodied in which maxim?

• res judicata

• suprema lex

• dura lex sed lex

• stare decisis

Generally, the Constitution should be construed __________.

• mandatory & prospective

• mandatory & retroactive

• directory & prospective

• directory & retroactive

Which of the following is the best example of a self-executing Constitutional provision?

• Those who are naturalized in accordance with law is a citizen of the Philippines.

• Philippine citizenship may be lost or reacquired in the manner provided by law.

• In the grant of rights, privileges, and concessions covering the national economy and patrimony, the State shall give preference to qualified Filipinos.

• Dual allegiance of citizens is inimical to the national interest and shall be dealt with by

  law.

Prohibitory provisions are given __________ interpretation.

• literal & flexible

• literal & strict

• liberal & flexible

• liberal & strict

The primary basis of One Title-One Subject rule is a __________.

• past judicial ruling (stare decisis)

• rule of the Court

• rule of the Congress

• Constitutional provision

More specific rules prevail over more general rules is the meaning of the maxim __________.

• expressio unius est exclusio alterius

• lex specialis derogant generali

• dura lex sed lex

• suprema lex

"The law is harsh but it is the law" is embodied in the maxim __________.

• legis harshus est legis

• ignorantia legis non excusat

• suprema lex

• dura lex sed lex

The maxim salus populi est suprema lex means __________.

• No man is above the law.

• The welfare of the people is the supreme law.

• Every man is innocent unless proven guilty.

• Judicial decisions must be accepted as correct and supreme.