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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>The 1935 Constitution was not aware of the widespread graft and corruption in the government (A)</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

    <p>'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)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To address the issue of widespread graft and corruption in the government at the time. (D)</p> 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?

    <p>The act must be explicitly prohibited by law and carry a prescribed punishment. (A)</p> 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?

    <p>It was included due to its absence in the previous 1935 Constitution. (A)</p> 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?

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

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