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WorksheetsHuman Rights Education
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
A city ordinance bans selling junk food near schools to protect children’s health. Vendors claim it violates their right to earn a living.
What power is being exercised?
eminent domain
police power
taxation power
judicial power
Police officers enter a suspect’s home without a warrant because they "suspect illegal drugs." No crime was seen in plain view.
What constitutional right was violated?
right to due process
right to privacy of communication
right against unreasonable searches
right to information
The government bans public gatherings during a pandemic for safety reasons. Activists say it violates their right to peaceful assembly.
What test should the court apply?
rational basis test
strict scrutiny test
balancing of interests test
intermediate test
A law bans selling cigarettes to minors. It limits liberty but protects youth.
What test applies?
strict scrutiny test
rational basis test
intermediate scrutiny test
compelling interest test
A new rule limits the number of street vendors in the market to reduce congestion. Some are displaced.
Which test checks if the rule is valid?
lawful subject
lawful means
both lawful subject and means
due process test
The government orders the destruction of unsafe buildings after an earthquake to prevent casualties.
This action is based on:
eminent domain
police power
judicial power
legislative power
A suspect under custodial investigation is not informed of his right to remain silent.
The evidence obtained is:
valid
partly admissible
inadmissible
admissible if written
A city bans motorcycle backriders claiming it helps prevent crimes.
Why may this be invalid?
no lawful subject
violates to right to life
means are unreasonable
violates right to religion
Police search a car at a checkpoint and find contraband in plain view.
Is this search valid?
no, checkpoints are illegal
yes, plain view doctrine applies
no, no warrant
only if owner consents
An employee is fired without being heard.
Which type of due process is violated?
substantive
procedural
none
both
A new law punishes a person for an act that was legal when done.
What right is violated?
bill of attainder
ex post facto law
double jeopardy
habeas corpus
A new law punishes a person for an act that was legal when done.
What right is violated?
bill of attainder
ex post facto law
double jeopardy
habeas corpus
A student group denied permit to rally against corruption, despite peaceful intent.
What freedom is violated?
freedom of religion
freedom of assembly
freedom of information
freedom of abode
A man is jailed for not paying his electricity bill.
Which right is violated?
right to liberty
right to property
right against imprisonment for debt
right to fair trial
A city mayor orders people to vacate their homes within 24 hours for road widening without compensation.
Which power was misused?
eminent domain
police power
power of taxation
judicial power
Security guards search a student’s bag in school without consent or warrant.
Is this allowed?
yes, for public safety within schools
no, violates right to privacy
only with court order
only if student is guilty
An accused is held for 5 years without trial.
What right is violated?
habeas corpus
right to counsel
speedy disposition of cases
freedom of speech
A Muslim police officer is forced to eat pork during training.
Which right is violated?
right to travel
freedom of religion
due process
equal protection
A government employee is dismissed without notice or hearing.
Which due process is violated?
procedural due process
substantive due process
both
none
A man is arrested for a “crime” that does not exist in any law.
This violates the principle of:
equal protection
bill of attainder
due process
nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege
A suspect is not given a lawyer during custodial investigation.
Any confession made is:
valid if voluntary
admissible if signed
inadmissible in evidence
valid if witnessed by police
A government agency releases personal medical records of a citizen to the public.
Violation of:
privacy of communication
right to information
A court delays bail hearing without reason for 3 months.
What right is violated?
right to bail
speedy trial
due process
right to privacy
A new law increases punishment for crimes committed last year.
This violates:
ex post facto law prohibition
equal protection
A city ordinance requires all residents to wear ID cards at all times in public places to “prevent crime.” Which test will the court likely use to determine its validity?
compelling state interest test
rational basis test
strict scrutiny test
intermediate test
The government prohibits public rallies during a pandemic to prevent the spread of a deadly virus. Which element of police power justifies this?
lawful subject
lawful means
eminent domain
A law penalizes those who issue bouncing checks to maintain public trust in commerce. This law was upheld under which test of police power?
lawful means
due process test
lawful subject
A law banning all political criticism online is passed. Which constitutional right does it primarily violate?
right to privacy
right to travel
freedom of speech
During an arrest, police confiscate a suspect’s phone and search it without a warrant. Which constitutional right is violated?
right to privacy of communication
right against self-incrimination
right to counsel
freedom of expression
A warrant must be issued by:
any police officer
prosecutor
judge based on probable cause
barangay captain
When evidence is obtained illegally, it is:
valid if relevant
inadmissible in court
admissible under public safety
admissible if voluntvoluntarily given
The “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine means:
Witness testimony overrides evidence
Evidence obtained from an illegal act is invalid
All evidence must be written
Police must secure consent before seizure
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To expand police power
To protect individuals from government abuse
To promote foreign relations
To define property ownership
A law declaring a person guilty without trial is called:
Ex post facto law
Bill of attainder
Eminent domain
Martial law
A man was detained for debt. Which section of the Bill of Rights prohibits this?
Section 20
Section 17
Section 12
Section 22
Which right protects citizens from indefinite detention without charges?
Right to counsel
Writ of habeas corpus
Right to speedy trial
Right to bail
The right to bail can be denied when:
The person is poor
Evidence of guilt is strong in capital offenses
The accused refuses to cooperate
The prosecutor recommends denial
Which right ensures that the government follows fair legal procedures before punishing a person?
Due process
Equal protection
Habeas corpus
Presumption of innocence
A law restricting only one news agency from reporting is a violation of:
Equal protection
Right to information
Freedom of the press
Privacy of communication
Which right ensures that all people in similar circumstances are treated alike by the law?
Due process
Equal protection
Privacy
When can liberty of abode and travel be lawfully restricted?
Anytime by the police
Only for national security, public safety, or health
Only with consent of the person
During election period
An arrested person must be informed of his right to silence and counsel. This is known as:
Miranda doctrine
Probable cause rule
Lawful detention principle
Equal protection doctrine
An individual is forced to work without pay as punishment for political opposition. This violates:
Right to liberty
Right against involuntary servitude
Right to free speech
Right to privacy
The suspension of the privilege of habeas corpus is allowed only during:
Martial law
Invasion or rebellion
Civil disobedience
Economic crisis
A mayor closes down all bars permanently “to stop immorality.” Is this valid under police power?
Yes, morality is a police power concern
No, it is unreasonable and oppressive
Yes, if there is a court order
No, only national laws can do that
A law restricts only female drivers from using motorcycles at night “for their safety.” It violates:
Due process
Equal protection
Freedom of travel
Which of the following illustrates substantive due process?
Fair hearing before dismissal
Reasonable and non-oppressive law
Notice before seizure
Access to counsel
Which test determines if a government regulation affecting basic rights is justified?
Rational basis test
Strict scrutiny test
A private conversation was secretly recorded by police without warrant. The evidence is:
Valid under public interest
Invalid for violating privacy
Valid if crime proven
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