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WorksheetsPhilippine Constitution Set 6
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 33mins
Mr. Santos was convicted and the penalty imposed was life imprisonment. The President reduced his penalty to six month imprisonment. What power of the president was exercised?
veto power
military power
pardoning power
control power
This is enforced proportional contributions from persons and property levied by the lawmaking body of the State by virtue of its sovereignty for the support and protection of the government and all public needs.
Fine
Bail
Tax
Alimony
A sovereign act of pardon and oblivion for past acts, granted by a government to all persons (or to certain persons) who have been guilty of crime or delict, generally political offenses.
pardon
amnesty
reprieve
remission
A's house was searched by warrant, Can B, A's neighbor, raise the question whether there has been an unlawful search of seizure?
yes
no
It directs a person, usually a prison warden, to produce the prisoner and justify the prisoner's detention. If the prisoner argues successfully that the incarceration is in violation of a constitutional right, the court may order the prisoner's release.
Writ of Amparo
Writ of Habeas Corpus
There is a denial of _ where an accused has been charged with theft and convicted of robbery.
procedural due process
substantive due process
Which of the ff is not exempted from taxation?
lands and buildings
churches and convents
charitable institutions
What amount is a reasonable bail rests mainly upon the discretion of the __.
victim
judge
accused
fiscal
It is the law or duty which binds the parties to perform their agreement according to it terms or intent, if it is not contrary to law, morals, good customs, public order, or public policy.
mutual defense agreement
obligation of contract
constitutional supremacy
The basic autonomous social institution protected by the state.
government
parish
barangay
family
Which of the ff is not correct?
No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
No person shall be imprisoned for non- payment of debt or poll tax.
No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall not be enacted.
No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.
John is a prisoner who has escaped from a penal establishment. Can the police officer arrest John even without a warrant of arrest?
yes
no
maybe
no answer
Who are citizens of the Philippines?
l. Those who are citizens at the time of the adoption of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
ll. Those who are naturalized by law.
lll. Those who resided in the Philippines for at least 10 years.
lV. Those born of Filipino father or mother.
V. Those who are holders of a valid Philippine visa.
Vl. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elected Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.
A,B
A,B,C
A,B,C,F
I, Il, lV,Vl
The taking of property for private use or without payment of just compensation offends (a) .
The__ is a remedy available to any person whose right to privacy in life, liberty or security is violated or threatened by an unlawful act of any official or employee, or of a private individual or entity engaged in the gathering, collecting or storing of data or information.
Writ of Amparo
Writ of Habeas Data
It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall be in a form determined by and sublimed to the Commission on Elections.
(a)
What right is involved if an employee is terminated from work without just cause?
(a)
It is concisely defined as the right to be left alone.
(a)
The quantum of evidence required in a criminal case.
substantial evidence
proof beyond reasonable doubt
This law promotes responsible family planning and proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate over- population growth.
RH Bill
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law
Family Planning
Which of the ff is supreme over the military at all times?
(a)
It includes the loss of any of the various physical and mental attributes such as limbs, eyes, brain, and power of reproduction which man must have to live as a human being.
(a)
It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that concerns international public health.
Department of Health
World Health Organization
While walking along Ledesma Street, Ms. P was suddenly apprehended by the police and was taken in the police station. What right of Ms. P was violated?
(a)
APEC is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region countries. APEC stands for__.
Asia Pacific Economic Corporation
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia Pacific Economic Council
Which of the ff is not one of the rights of a person under criminal investigation for the commission of an offense?
to be informed of his right to remain silent
to have a competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice or to be provided with one
against the use of torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiates the free will
against being held in secret, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention
to receive special treatment in the court of law
From what period does the state protect the life of the unborn child?
(a)
It implies the right to freely utter and publish whatever one pleases without previous restraint, and to be protected against any responsibility for so doing as long as it does not violate the law, or inquire someone's character, reputation of business.
(a)
It is a law in the Philippines that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful internet behavior in the Philippines. It aims to prevent and punish cybercrime in the country.
Cybercrime Prevention Act
Cybercrime Act
What is required before a person shall be deprived of liberty, or property?
(a)
It is made in open court by the judge or clerk, and consists in furnishing the accused a copy of the complaint or information with the list of witnesses, reading the same in the language or dialect known to him, and asking him whether he pleads guilty or not guilty.
(a)
A law imposing professional tax of Php 100 on doctors in Metro Manila and Php75 on doctors residing outside Metro Manila violates which of the ff principles?
due process of law
equal protection of the laws
It is a remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty and security is violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity.
writ of Amparo
writ of Habeas Corpus
writ of Habeas Data
Who has the authority to interpret the constitution?
private individuals
judges
legislators
Who has the power to issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest?
(a)
The freedom of expression is subjects one to liability when abused. Which of the ff crimes is committed as far as this freedom is concerned?
(a)
Mr. Alfonso was accused of murdering Yaya Bella. The trial court acquitted Mr. Alfonso because there is no proof beyond reasonable doubt that he killed Yaya Bella. Two months after the acquittal, the relatives of Yaya Bella filed a homicide case against Mr. Alfonso in this case?
rights against double jeopardy
Miranda Right
right against self- incrimination
Which of the ff is not a police of the State?
inviolability of the separation of church and state
approval of war as an instrument of national policy
recognition of the role of women in nation building
maintenance of honesty and integrity in the public service
promotion of comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform
It is the security required by a court and given for the provisional or temporary release of a person who is in the custody of the law conditioned upon his appearance before any court as required under the conditions specified.
collateral
warranty
bail
levy
Mr. Torres arrested and placed under custodial investigation. He was not informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. What Constitutional right of Mr. Torres was violated?
political rights
natural rights
civil rights
rights of the accused
The judge issues a single search warrant against A's place for possession of illegal drugs and subversive materials. Is this correct?
yes
no
maybe
It is an act of grace, proceeding from the power entrusted with the execution of the laws, which exempts the individual on whom it is bestowed from the punishment the law inflicts for a crime he has committed.
(a)
Which constitutional right protects a person against illegal search of his person?
right against self- incrimination
right against unreasonable searches and seizures.
right against cruel and unusual punishment
right to remain silent
The right to bail is granted because in all criminal prosecutions, the accused (a) .
It means the right on the part of the citizens to meet peaceably for consultation in respect to public affairs.
Right of suffrage
Right of petition
Right of assembly
The author of the Philippine Constitution.
(a)
What needs to be paid by the government to allow it to take private property for a public purpose?
(a)
It is a legal remedy under Philippine law for persons whose constitutional right to " a balanced and healthful ecology" is violated by an unlawful act or omission of a public official, employee, or private individual or entity.
Writ of Amparo
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Writ of Habeas Data
Writ of Kalikasan
This term is defined as the supreme power of the state to command and enforce obedience to its will from people within its jurisdiction and corollarily, to have freedom from foreign control.
jurisdiction
supremacy
sovereignty
dominion
