Criminal Law: Definition and Concepts
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What is the definition of crime?

  • An act that is not in violation of any public law
  • An act committed without any intention
  • An act committed in accordance with public law
  • An act committed or omitted in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it (correct)

What is the meaning of 'Mala In se'?

  • Conduct assessed as sinful or inherently wrong by nature (correct)
  • Conduct assessed as wrong only because it is prohibited
  • Conduct assessed as permissible by nature
  • Conduct assessed as neither wrong nor right

Which source of criminal law refers to the legislature of the Philippine Commonwealth from 1935 to 1941?

  • Executive Order issued during the incumbency of Pres. Cory Aquino
  • Presidential Decrees
  • The Revised Penal Code
  • Laws enacted during National Assembly (correct)

What does 'Malum Prohibitum' refer to?

<p>Only wrong because it is prohibited by law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

<p>Criminal Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Penal Special Laws?

<p>Laws addressing specific criminal offenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of Malum Prohibitum crimes?

<p>They are wrong because they are prohibited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of Criminal Law in the Philippines during the National Assembly from 1935 to 1941?

<p>Penal Special Laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Malum in se offense?

<p>An offense that is inherently bad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

<p>Criminal Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mala In se refer to?

<p>Acts that are inherently bad or evil by nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of laws defines crimes and provides for their punishment?

<p>Public Laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Malum Prohibitum?

<p>An act that is only wrong because it is prohibited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government is responsible for the interpretation of laws?

<p>Judiciary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Executive branch in relation to laws?

<p>Implementation and enforcement of laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of the law-making body (Congress) when enacting penal laws?

<p>Must not partake of the nature of a bill of attainder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In connection with laws, what is the primary responsibility of the Legislative branch?

<p>Making or enactment of laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government exercises power vested in the Supreme Court and other lower courts?

<p>Judiciary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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