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What must be established by a judge for a search warrant to be issued?
What must be established by a judge for a search warrant to be issued?
Under what circumstances can the privacy of communication and correspondence be compromised?
Under what circumstances can the privacy of communication and correspondence be compromised?
Which of the following rights is protected and cannot be abridged by law?
Which of the following rights is protected and cannot be abridged by law?
Which statement is true regarding the formation of unions or associations?
Which statement is true regarding the formation of unions or associations?
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What ensures that evidence obtained in violation of privacy rights is handled?
What ensures that evidence obtained in violation of privacy rights is handled?
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What must be provided to a person who cannot afford legal counsel during an investigation?
What must be provided to a person who cannot afford legal counsel during an investigation?
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Which of the following is NOT prohibited against a person under investigation?
Which of the following is NOT prohibited against a person under investigation?
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What happens to confessions obtained in violation of specific rights during an investigation?
What happens to confessions obtained in violation of specific rights during an investigation?
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Which of the following is a requirement for persons charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua?
Which of the following is a requirement for persons charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua?
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What presumption applies to the accused in a criminal prosecution?
What presumption applies to the accused in a criminal prosecution?
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Study Notes
Section 1
- No deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process
- Equal protection of laws guaranteed
Section 2
- Right to security of persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures
- Warrants must have probable cause, issued by a judge, and describe the place and people to be searched
Section 3
- Privacy of communication and correspondence is inviolable except by lawful court order or when public safety or order demands it
- Evidence obtained through violations of this section isn't admissible
Section 4
- Freedom of speech, expression, press, assembly, and petitioning the government is protected
Section 5
- No establishing a state religion, and free exercise of religion is guaranteed
- No religious tests for civil or political rights
Section 6
- Liberty of abode and travel is protected, but limited by court orders or when necessary for national security, public safety, or public health
- Rights to information, pertaining to official acts, is guaranteed, Subject to certain limitations
Section 7
- Right to information pertaining to official acts, transactions, decisions, and government research data as basis for policy is guaranteed - citizen access is recognized
- Citizen access is subject to limitations
Section 8
- Right of people to form unions, associations, or societies is guaranteed
- Purpose of formation must be lawful
Section 9
- Private property not taken for public use without just compensation
Section 10
- Law impairing obligation of contracts disallowed
Section 11
- Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies
- Legal assistance provided to those in need
Section 12
- Right to remain silent and have independent counsel, especially for disadvantaged persons
- No use of torture, force, or violent means
- Confessions obtained through violations of these rights can't be admitted as evidence.
Section 13
- Right to bail for all but serious crimes
- Rights are affirmed even if habeas corpus is suspended
- Excessive bail provisions
Section 14
- Criminal charges require due process of law
- Presumption of innocence, right to counsel, speedy trial, confrontation of witnesses
- Accused can be tried even if absent after arraignment
Section 15
- Privilege of habeas corpus protected, except in cases involving invasion or rebellion or where public safety requires it
Section 16
- Right to speedy disposition of cases before courts and quasi-judicial bodies
Section 17
- Protection against self-incrimination
Section 18
- Freedom of political beliefs and aspirations
- No involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crimes
Section 19
- Limitations on excessive fines and cruel, unusual, inhumane, punishment
- Death penalty restrictions
- Use of inadequate penal facilities disallowed
Section 20
- Protection from imprisonment for debt, including poll taxes
Section 21
- Protection against double jeopardy
- Punishment for one crime cannot be pursued if already tried via either law or ordinance
Section 22
- Prohibition of ex post facto laws and bills of attainder
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Explore the key sections of constitutional rights concerning due process, security, privacy, freedom of speech, and religious freedoms. This quiz will test your understanding of these fundamental protections and liberties guaranteed to individuals. Perfect for law students and anyone interested in civil rights.
