PART II – Q4 SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW

Which constitutional provision protects the privacy of communication in the Philippines?

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V

Under Philippine law, which type of speech is NOT protected by the Constitution?

• Political satire

• Academic criticism

• Libelous statements

• Peaceful protest slogans

What is required for a search warrant to be valid under Article III, Section 2?

• Issued by a police officer

• Based on probable cause determined by a judge

• Approved by the President

• Signed by the complainant

The prohibition of torture and cruel punishments is implicitly grounded in which constitutional principle?

• Equal protection of the law

• Due process clause

• Freedom of religion

• Right to privacy

What is the primary purpose of the Equal Protection Clause in Article III, Section 1?

• To ensure identical treatment for all citizens

• To prohibit arbitrary legislative classifications

Which right is directly linked to the prohibition of compelled religious practices under Article III, Section 5?

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of religion

• Right to privacy

• Right against self-incrimination

A law requiring all public schools to conduct Catholic prayers would violate:

• Equal protection

• Freedom of expression

• Freedom of religion

• Right to assembly

Under the "plain view doctrine," evidence may be seized without a warrant if:

• The officer had a hunch about its presence

• It is immediately visible during a lawful observation

• The suspect consents to the seizure

• The evidence is related to a minor offense

What does the right to due process primarily ensure?

• Freedom from taxation

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Legal matters are resolved according to established rules and principles

• Unrestricted travel rights

The key difference between a search warrant and a warrant of arrest is:

• A search warrant authorizes the search of premises, while a warrant of arrest authorizes the arrest of a person.

• A search warrant is issued by the police, while a warrant of arrest is issued by a judge.

• A search warrant is only used in civil cases, while a warrant of arrest is used in criminal cases.

• A search warrant is valid for one year, while a warrant of arrest is valid for one month.