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Introduction to Criminal Justice System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the rank of the head of the Bureau of Corrections?

a)

Emperor

b)

Undersecretary

c)

Superintendent

d)

Director

2.

Which of the following has an authority of approving the release of a PDL?

a)

BuCor Director General

b)

Board for Criminologists

c)

DOJ Secretary

d)

Local Government

3.

The President, in his speech expressed his support in the imposition of death penalty for gross violations of human rights like genocide and human trafficking. He believes that through this, would-be violators will be convinced that crime does not pay. Which perspective of criminal justice governs the preference of justice of the President?

a)

Crime control

b)

Due process

c)

Rehabilitation

d)

Equal justice

4.

Many researchers believe that the lack of assistance from the government is the primary cause of high crime rate in Barangay San Dionisio. Hence, they came up with the formulation of programs that would help incarcerated offenders to cope with their social circumstances once released in the society. What perspective governs the idea of the researchers?

a)

Crime control

b)

Rehabilitation

c)

Due process

d)

Equal justice

5.

Maria Mercedez has committed a heinous crime but was released on probation. However, his co-accused, Brando Torres has been sentenced to serve a lifetime imprisonment. Some proponents of a perspective are of the opinion that such difference in penalty is a result of the so-called chivalry effect. What perspective does not support the sentencing done by the court?

a)

Crime control

b)

Rehabilitation

c)

Due process

d)

Equal justice

6.

The investigator proceeded with the custodial investigation. He did not inform the suspect of the rights of the latter under the Constitution. The family of the suspect sought the help of a group of advocates, as the suspect has been pressured and only acknowledged the allegation because of fear. What perspective supports the idea that offenders must be given protection by the law?

a)

Crime control

b)

Rehabilitation

c)

Due process

d)

Equal justice

7.

After the discharge of Abel, he immediately prepared his resume and looked for a job. However, no one believed him that he is now a changed man and can be trusted. Abel grew tired of this and instead of applying for a legitimate job, went back to his usual hustle – mugging and burgling. Which perspective on justice may explain the high tendency of Abel to go back to his life of criminality because of his incarceration and the stigma it has created?

a)

Labelling

b)

Rehabilitation

c)

Nonintervention

d)

Restorative

8.

Both the complainant and the respondent agreed to have their case resolved by a mediator. In this process, the complainant is able to voice out his interests and idea of justice. What perspective supports the complainant in having his case resolved in an early settlement?

a)

Crime control

b)

Rehabilitation

c)

Nonintervention

d)

Restorative

9.

The prosecution presents all the evidence to prove the guilt of the accused. The accused countered by filing a motion to dismiss, and finding a legal ground therein, the court dismissed the case. What model of legal system relies on the competitive process where the judge merely serves as the arbiter?

a)

Adversarial system

b)

Inquisitorial system

c)

Mixed system

d)

Social security system

10.

There are two common models of justice. Which statement about inquisitorial system is not true?

a)

It is commonly adopted civil law legal systems

b)

Trial is only held when the judge believes the offender has committed the offense

c)

The judge conducts extensive pre-trial investigations and interrogations

d)

Assumes that the best way to get the truth of a matter is through a competitive process

11.

The investigating prosecutor conducted an inquest proceeding and decided to drop the case, as there is no evidence to support the allegation of the complainant. Which refers to the dismissal of the case done by the prosecutor?

a)

Prosecution

b)

Nolle Prosequi

c)

Pro reo

d)

Charging

12.

Information sheet was prepared and filed by the prosecutor after conducting a preliminary investigation. What is the quantum reached by the prosecutor in deciding to charge the accused in the proper court?

a)

Preliminary investigation

b)

Probable cause

c)

Proof beyond reasonable doubt

d)

Prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction

13.

The suspect has been taken into custody and was brought by the arresting officer to the office of the prosecutor. What shall be conducted by the prosecutor to determine whether the case shall be elevated to court or not?

a)

Prima facie evidence

b)

Inquest proceeding

c)

Preliminary investigaiton

d)

Charging

14.

Judgment of convicted was rendered by the first level court. The accused appealed the case to a higher court. Where did the accused appeal?

a)

Municipal trial court   

b)

Court of appeals

c)

Regional trial court

d)

Supreme Court

15.

Supreme court is also known as the court of last resort. Which law created the Supreme court?

a)

Statute

b)

Natural law

c)

Civil code

d)

Constitution

16.

A criminal complaint for an offense punishable by Reclusion Temporal has been filed by the victim with the office of the prosecutor. What shall be conducted by the prosecutor to determine the existence of the quantum for the charge to be filed with the proper court?

a)

Preliminary investigation

b)

Custodial investigation

c)

Pre-trial investigation

d)

Inquest proceeding

17.

Which is considered the weakest pillar of the Philippine criminal justice system?

a)

Law enforcement

b)

Prosecution

c)

Court

d)

Correction

18.

Which is a function of the correction pillar of the Philippine criminal justice system?

a)

Reformation of PDL

b)

Sentencing of offenders

c)

Adjudication process

d)

Charging

19.

Which is a function of the prosecution pillar of the Philippine criminal justice system?

a)

Safekeeping of PDL

b)

Charging

c)

Adjudication

d)

Criminal apprehension

20.

Which Philippine agency has the function of the law enforcement pillar?

a)

National Prosecution Service

b)

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

c)

Department of Justice

d)

Fire Bureau

21.

Who among the following is a national inmate under R.A. No. 10575?

a)

a.

An accused who has been charged of committing an offense punishable by death

b)

b.

A person of interest who has been taken into custody for committing murder

c)

c.

A CICL who has committed a serious offense

d)

d.

A convicted offender whose sentence is imprisonment of 1 year and 1 day to 3 years and 2 months

22.

A criminal complaint has been brought to the Office of the Prosecutor. Atty. Lopez has conducted a preliminary investigation. Which is exercised by the prosecutor in the conduct of preliminary investigation?

a)

Judicial function

b)

Executive function

c)

Legislative function

d)

Government function

23.

It refers to a summary proceeding to determine whether a person should be indicted in court after ascertaining, based on the evidence provided and after case build-up has been conducted, that there is enough ground to elevate the case to a proper court.

a)

Preliminary investigation

b)

Adjudication process

c)

Law enforcement

d)

Barangay conciliation

24.

Which refers to the power or authority of a court to hear, try and decide criminal cases based on the place where the offense was committed?

a)

Criminal Jurisdiction

b)

Jurisdiction

c)

Territorial Jurisdiction

d)

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

25.

What is the lawful taking into custody of one who has violated a penal law without an order from the court?

a)

Arbitrary detention

b)

Illegal arrest

c)

Warrantless arrest

d)

Arrest