CASE LAW/JURISPRUDENCE AFFECTING MASS MEDIA

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Gonzales v. COMELEC regarding RA 4880?

• 1. The law prohibiting campaign activities during non-election periods was unconstitutional

• Freedom of expression is absolute and cannot be limited by any law.

• 1. Restrictions on campaign activities outside of election periods are a reasonable limitation on freedom of expression.

• 1. The law only applies to speeches against the government but not against political candidates.

In the case of People v. Perez, why was Perez imprisoned despite not committing any violent act?

• 1. He criticized the Governor General's policies.

• 1. His remarks had a dangerous tendency to incite violence against the Governor General.

• 1. His speech was found to be offensive.

• 1. He was found guilty of treason against the government.

  Which of the following best defines due process of law according to the Philippine Constitution?

• Arbitrary deprivation of life, liberty, and property without proper justification

• 1. Providing equal protection of the laws to all individuals

• 1. Conducting a fair and impartial hearing before rendering judgment

• 1. Denial of the right to explain one’s side of the controversy

Which law states, "No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, and property without the due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.”

• 1. Art. III, Sec 2

• 1. Art. III, Sec 1

• 1. Art IV, Sec 2

• 1. Art. III, Sec. 3

 What are the two aspects of due process according to legal principles?

• 1. Civil and Criminal due process

• 1. Pre-trial and Post-trial due process

• 1. Administrative and Judicial due process

• Procedural and Substantive due process

Which of the following best describes substantive due process?

• 1. Upholding the principle that laws must be fair, reasonable, and just.

• 1. Ensuring procedural fairness during legal proceedings

• 1. Guaranteeing equal protection of the laws to all individuals

• Providing opportunities for parties to be heard before judgment is rendered

 What is the central element of procedural due process?

• 1. The swift enforcement of laws by government agencies

• 1. Providing ample time for legal proceedings to take place

• 1. Ensuring that laws are applied and enforced fairly by government agencies

• Giving individuals notice and an opportunity to be heard before judgment is made

 What is the legal term for official government restrictions on the press or other forms of expression in advance of actual publication or dissemination?

• 1. Free Speech Oppression

• 1. Review of Content

• 1. Prior Restraint

• Censorship

Based on the Ayer Productions Pty. v. Capulong case, what right did Juan Ponce Enrile complain was being violated?

• 1. Freedom of expression

• 1. Right to free speech

• 1. Right to privacy

• 1. Right to remain silent

 What form of permissible prior restraint was held In the case of Times Film Corp. v. City of Chicago [365 U.S.43 (1961)], where the Chicago ordinance required films to be submitted and viewed by a board of censors prior to public exhibitions. 

• Constitutional

• 1. Unconstitutional 

• 1. Primary 

• 1. Secondary