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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

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

    What are Penal Special Laws?

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

    What is the distinguishing feature of Malum Prohibitum crimes?

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

    What is the definition of a Malum in se offense?

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

    Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

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

    What does Mala In se refer to?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Judiciary</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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