Criminal Justice System Quiz

Law Enforcement Pillar

• Responsible for maintaining law and order, detecting and investigating crimes

Correctional Pillar

• Responsible for controlling convicted individuals and segregating them from the community
• Provides rehabilitation programs to prepare inmates for reintegration into society

Victim

• Considered the forgotten party in the criminal justice system
• Often overlooked despite being most affected by the crime

Prosecution Pillar

• Responsible for determining the existence of a prima facie case and filing/prosecuting the case
• Represents the state in court proceedings

Community

• Known as the widest and the place where the criminal comes from and where he will return
• Plays a crucial role in preventing crime and reintegrating offenders into society

Defendant

• Considered the most pampered party in the criminal justice system
• Enjoying the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial

Law Enforcement Pillar (again)

• Known as the front liner or prime mover of the criminal justice system in the Philippines
• First point of contact between the criminal justice system and the community

Judiciary Pillar

• Responsible for interpreting laws, settling disputes, and dispensing justice
• Ensures that the rights of the accused and the victim are protected

Community (again)

• Considered the weakest and the informal pillar of the criminal justice system in the Philippines
• Lacks a formal structure, making it difficult to mobilize and involve in the criminal justice process