Constitutional Violations and Impeachment Criteria

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What is a culpable violation of the Constitution?

An unintentional violation of the Constitution
A willful and intentional breach of the Constitution (correct)
A violation of the Constitution in good faith
An honest mistake in interpreting the Constitution

What is the definition of treason according to the Revised Penal Code?

Any public officer who accepts gifts offered to them by reason of their office
Any act of graft or corruption committed by a public officer
Any person who, owing allegiance to the Philippines, levies war against the Philippines or adheres to her enemies, giving them aid and comfort (correct)
Any person who commits a crime in connection with the performance of their official duties

What is the definition of direct bribery according to the Revised Penal Code?

A public officer agreeing to perform a criminal act in connection with their official duties in exchange for a promise or gift (correct)
A public officer accepting a gift in consideration of not performing an official duty
A public officer accepting gifts offered to them by reason of their office
Any act of graft or corruption committed by a public officer

What is the definition of indirect bribery according to the Revised Penal Code?

A public officer accepting gifts offered to them by reason of their office (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a culpable violation of the Constitution and an impeachable offense?

Not every violation of the Constitution constitutes an impeachable offense (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of graft and corruption according to the given text?

The phrase covers all graft and corrupt practices committed by public officers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was 'other high crimes' included as a ground for impeachment under the 1971 Constitution?

To cover a wider range of serious crimes that could affect the government's functioning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'betrayal of public trust' as a ground for impeachment?

It allows for the impeachment of officials who have lost popular support, even if their actions do not constitute a criminal offense (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why was 'other high crimes' not included as a ground for impeachment under the 1935 Constitution?

The 1935 Constitution was not aware of the widespread graft and corruption in the government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for an act to be considered a 'high crime' for the purpose of impeachment?

The act must be specifically forbidden and published by law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the grounds for impeachment under the 1935 Constitution and the 1971 Constitution?

The 1971 Constitution included additional grounds, such as 'other high crimes' and 'betrayal of public trust' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between 'other high crimes' and 'betrayal of public trust' as grounds for impeachment?

'Other high crimes' applies to serious offenses affecting the government's functioning, while 'betrayal of public trust' covers any act that erodes public confidence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the ground of 'betrayal of public trust' included in the 1971 Constitution?

To address the issue of widespread graft and corruption in the government at the time. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for an act to be considered a 'high crime' for the purpose of impeachment?

The act must be explicitly prohibited by law and carry a prescribed punishment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the inclusion of 'other high crimes' as a ground for impeachment in the 1971 Constitution?

It was included due to its absence in the previous 1935 Constitution. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between the grounds of 'other high crimes' and 'betrayal of public trust' in the context of impeachment?

The two grounds are distinct but complementary, covering different types of impeachable offenses. (A) Signup and view all the answers