35 Questions
What does the Bill of Rights in the Constitution articulate and enlist?
Individual rights and privileges
According to Hemphill's Law Dictionary, what does the Bill of Rights refer to?
Individual rights and privileges
Which of the following is NOT included in the rights articulated in the Bill of Rights?
Religious rights
What is the main responsibility of the government towards the rights listed in the Bill of Rights?
Respect and protect them
What must be accorded to every person according to the Bill of Rights?
Individual rights and privileges
In what situation is bail not allowed according to the text?
For offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua
What is considered when a judge fixes a bail according to the text?
The nature and circumstances of the offense
Who has the right to invoke bail according to the text?
All arrested individuals
What is unique about the right to bail in the military according to the text?
It is not available to any military personnel
What penalty range does reclusion perpetua carry according to the text?
20-40 years imprisonment
Which factor is NOT considered by a judge in fixing bail according to the text?
His favorite food
What is required in the determination of probable cause for a search warrant?
The judge must personally examine the complainants and witnesses about facts known to them.
What is the judge's role in determining probable cause for a warrant of arrest?
The judge merely reviews the prosecutor's initial determination for substantial evidence.
In issuing a warrant of arrest, what does the judge mainly determine?
The existence of probable cause based on substantial evidence.
When issuing a warrant of arrest, what may a judge do if he finds no probable cause?
Disregard the fiscal's certification and require supporting affidavits.
What is the difference between determining probable cause for a search warrant and a warrant of arrest?
In a search warrant, the judge doesn't need to personally examine witnesses.
What action can a judge take if he finds no probable cause on the face of an information?
Disregard the fiscal's certification and require supporting affidavits.
What is freedom of speech?
The liberty of a person to speak out his mind freely without any limitation
In what circumstances does a statement or publication constitute libel?
When it is defamatory and prejudicial to someone's reputation
What is a requisite for a statement/print to be considered libelous?
It must be a distorted truth published deliberately
When can a person be sued for libel through electronic messages?
When the message is sent to destroy the reputation of another person
What is necessary for a petitioner to do in electronic libel cases?
Preserve the authenticity of evidences under the electronic evidence rule
When does an issue become libelous if it directly identifies a person?
When it injures the reputation, character, or integrity of that person
What is the main emphasis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Emphasis on freedom, equality, and dignity for all individuals
What are victims of unjust imprisonment or detention entitled to?
Compensation and damages as provided by law
Which right is specifically mentioned for individuals under martial law during the Marcos Era?
Right to compensation pending promulgation
What is the purpose of Bail as defined in the Rules of Court?
To provide security for the provisional release of a person in custody
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what must all human beings enjoy freedom from?
Cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment
What did the Congress enact RA 7309 for?
For both torture victims and heirs of victims of violent crimes
In what type of proceedings is the right against self-incrimination applicable?
All government proceedings
Under what circumstances can a person be compelled to submit to a physical examination according to the text?
When accused in a criminal proceeding
What does Section 18 of the Constitution guarantee regarding political beliefs?
No person shall be detained solely for political beliefs
What was the status of the death penalty according to the original 1987 Constitution?
Abolished with no possibility of reinstatement
Under what circumstance can involuntary servitude exist according to Section 18?
As a punishment for a crime with a clear conviction
How did the death penalty get reinstated after being abolished by the 1987 Constitution?
By a law passed by the Congress
Test your knowledge on the Bill of Rights in the Constitution, which enlists the rights of individuals that the government is bound to protect. This quiz covers the constitutional, economic, social, cultural, and political rights outlined in the Bill of Rights.
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