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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?

Only wrong because it is prohibited by law Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

Criminal Law Signup and view all the answers

What are Penal Special Laws?

Laws addressing specific criminal offenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of Malum Prohibitum crimes?

They are wrong because they are prohibited 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?

Penal Special Laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Malum in se offense?

An offense that is inherently bad Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

Criminal Law Signup and view all the answers

What does Mala In se refer to?

Acts that are inherently bad or evil by nature Signup and view all the answers

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

Public Laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Malum Prohibitum?

An act that is only wrong because it is prohibited Signup and view all the answers

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

Judiciary Signup and view all the answers

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

Implementation and enforcement of laws Signup and view all the answers

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

Must not partake of the nature of a bill of attainder Signup and view all the answers

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

Making or enactment of laws Signup and view all the answers

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

Judiciary Signup and view all the answers

Criminal Law: Definition and Concepts

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Questions and Answers

What is the definition of crime?

What is the meaning of 'Mala In se'?

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

What does 'Malum Prohibitum' refer to?

Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

What are Penal Special Laws?

What is the distinguishing feature of Malum Prohibitum crimes?

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

What is the definition of a Malum in se offense?

Which branch of law defines offenses and prescribes their penalties?

What does Mala In se refer to?

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

What is the meaning of Malum Prohibitum?

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

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

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

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

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

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