16 Questions
Republic Act 9163 is also known as the 'National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001' for tertiary level students.
True
The NSTP Act was approved on January 23, 2001, but implemented in the school year 2003-2004.
False
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are responsible for the implementation of the NSTP.
True
The Department of National Defense (DND) is not involved in the implementation of the NSTP.
False
The NSTP aims to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism.
True
The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is designed to provide military training to primary school students.
False
The Literacy Training Service trains students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to various segments of society.
True
The Civic Welfare Training Service refers to programs aimed at improving health, education, and entrepreneurship, but not environment or safety.
False
The NSTP Act was implemented in the same year it was approved, which was 2001.
False
Which of the following is NOT listed as a right in the Bill of Rights?
The right to free public education
Which of the following rights is intended to protect individuals from unreasonable government interference?
The freedom against unreasonable and unlawful arrests and searches
Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
The right to vote in elections
Which of the following rights is aimed at protecting individuals from unfair or excessive punishment?
The right of an accused to post bail or sureties, as well as to be free from excessive bail and fines and the imposition of cruel and unusual punishment
Which of the following rights is intended to protect individuals from arbitrary government actions related to contracts?
The freedom from impairment of the obligation of contract
Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
The freedom from imprisonment because of debt and non-payment of poll tax
Which of the following rights is intended to protect individuals from arbitrary government actions related to communication?
The privacy of correspondence and communications
Study Notes
Republic Act 9163: The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
- Approved on 23 January 2001, but implemented in the school year 2002-2003
- Implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in coordination with the Department of National Defense (DND)
Definition of Terms
- National Service Training Program (NSTP): aims to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism
- Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): provides military training to tertiary level students to motivate, train, organize, and mobilize them for national defense preparedness
- Literacy Training Service: trains students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and other segments of society in need of their service
- Civic Welfare Training Service: programs of activities that contribute to the general welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities
Rights as a Citizen
- The Bill of Rights: a list of rights of the people living under the Constitution, guaranteeing protection against possible tyranny and oppression
- 13 rights included in the Bill of Rights:
- Right to life, liberty, and property
- Right of domicile
- Freedom from unreasonable and unlawful arrests and searches
- Privacy of correspondence and communications
- Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
- Freedom from impairment of the obligation of contract
- Freedom from imprisonment because of debt and non-payment of poll tax
- Freedom from slavery or involuntary servitude
- Freedom of petition and redress of grievances
- Prohibition of legislative enactment of ex post facto law and bill of attainder and irreparable laws
- Prohibition of imprisonment without due process of law
- Right of an accused to post bail or sureties, be free from excessive bail and fines, and not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment
- Freedom of access to the courts
Test your knowledge on the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, focusing on its approval, implementation, and the key terms and agencies involved. This quiz covers important details about the NSTP Act for tertiary level students.
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