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What is the name of the Department of Arts, Science (DAS) professor?
What is the name of the Department of Arts, Science (DAS) professor?
John T. Almeda
What is the name of the university in the text?
What is the name of the university in the text?
City College of Calamba
What is the acronym for the National Service Training Program?
What is the acronym for the National Service Training Program?
NSTP
What is the term used in the international development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources?
What is the term used in the international development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources?
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According to Fukuyama (2013), what are the two dimensions to qualify governance as good?
According to Fukuyama (2013), what are the two dimensions to qualify governance as good?
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Which of these is NOT a component of Good Governance in Local Government?
Which of these is NOT a component of Good Governance in Local Government?
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What does the Bill of Rights aim to protect against?
What does the Bill of Rights aim to protect against?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of rights mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a category of rights mentioned in the text?
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Civil Rights are secured for the enjoyment of private individuals' means of happiness.
Civil Rights are secured for the enjoyment of private individuals' means of happiness.
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Political Rights are secured only for direct participation in the establishment or administration of the government.
Political Rights are secured only for direct participation in the establishment or administration of the government.
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What are the two aspects of due process of law?
What are the two aspects of due process of law?
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What is the purpose of the right to be secure in one's person, house, papers, and effects?
What is the purpose of the right to be secure in one's person, house, papers, and effects?
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Evidence obtained in violation of the right to privacy of communication and correspondence is admissible in any proceeding.
Evidence obtained in violation of the right to privacy of communication and correspondence is admissible in any proceeding.
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The right to assembly and petition the government for redress of grievances is considered a fundamental right under the Philippine Constitution
The right to assembly and petition the government for redress of grievances is considered a fundamental right under the Philippine Constitution
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The Philippine Constitution prohibits the free exercise of religion.
The Philippine Constitution prohibits the free exercise of religion.
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The right of abode and changing the same is absolute and can be exercised anywhere.
The right of abode and changing the same is absolute and can be exercised anywhere.
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The Philippine Constitution guarantees the right of access to information on matters of public concern.
The Philippine Constitution guarantees the right of access to information on matters of public concern.
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The Constitution prohibits the formation of unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law.
The Constitution prohibits the formation of unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law.
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Private property can be taken for public use without just compensation.
Private property can be taken for public use without just compensation.
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The Constitution allows laws that impair the obligation of contracts.
The Constitution allows laws that impair the obligation of contracts.
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The Constitution denies free access to courts and quasi-judicial bodies to people living in poverty.
The Constitution denies free access to courts and quasi-judicial bodies to people living in poverty.
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The right to remain silent and to have a counsel is considered a fundamental right.
The right to remain silent and to have a counsel is considered a fundamental right.
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Any confession or admission obtained through torture or similar practices is admissible in evidence against the accused.
Any confession or admission obtained through torture or similar practices is admissible in evidence against the accused.
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The Constitution requires all persons charged with offenses punishable by imprisonment to be bailed
The Constitution requires all persons charged with offenses punishable by imprisonment to be bailed
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The presumed innocence of an accused is not a constitutional right in the Philippines?
The presumed innocence of an accused is not a constitutional right in the Philippines?
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An accused has the right to a speedy, impartial, and public trial.
An accused has the right to a speedy, impartial, and public trial.
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Trial can proceed even if the accused is absent if they are notified and their failure to appear is unjustifiable.
Trial can proceed even if the accused is absent if they are notified and their failure to appear is unjustifiable.
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Every person can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
Every person can be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
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The death penalty is allowed for all crimes.
The death penalty is allowed for all crimes.
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The Constitution permits imprisonment for debt or nonpayment of poll tax.
The Constitution permits imprisonment for debt or nonpayment of poll tax.
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A person can be tried twice for the same offense.
A person can be tried twice for the same offense.
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Study Notes
National Service Training Program - Learning Module 1
- Program Title: National Service Training Program
- Module: Learning Module No. 1
- Course Objective: Increase participation in fostering good governance; respect Filipino heritage, values, and traditions; uphold the Philippine Constitution, cooperate with authorities; enhance civic welfare.
- Good Governance: A broad, indeterminate term for how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage resources.
- Description of Good Governance: Decision-making processes and implementation. Applicable to various sectors (corporate, international, national, local).
- Good Governance in National Government: Dimensions to qualify governance as good or bad are capacity of the state, bureaucracy's autonomy. A capable state with some autonomy works best, while a less capable state needs more rules and less discretion.
- Good Governance in Local Government: Focuses on increasing community engagement (empowered citizens, neighborhood/community councils).
- 1987 Constitution - Article III: The Bill of Rights; details specific rights of individuals.
- Classes of Rights:
- Natural Rights: Rights given by God (e.g., life, liberty, property, love).
- Constitutional Rights: Fundamental rights in the Constitution that cannot be changed.
- Statutory Rights: Rights established through laws; can be changed.
- Classification of Constitutional Rights:
- Political Rights: Rights enabling citizen participation in government (e.g., suffrage, information).
- Civil Rights: Rights securing enjoyment of life, liberty, property (e.g., due process, equal protection, freedom of speech).
- Due Process of Law: Two aspects; procedural and substantive. Procedural = method of enforcement and requires notice & hearing. Substantive = fairness and reasonableness of the law itself - law must be valid, within powers, reasonable in its operation..
- Rights of the Accused: Rights protected for those charged with crimes (e.g., presumption of innocence, right to counsel, to be informed of charges, to confront witnesses..)
- Administrative Proceedings: Some administrative processes do not always require a traditional judicial process. Some instances may allow for administrative process to bypass judicial hearing, which may be necessary for efficiency and practicality.
- Other Relevant Sections: Sections relating to freedom of speech, religion, right to information, private property, and legal assistance, etc. (Details of each section listed within the document).
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