Due Process under Article III - Bill of Rights
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Where does the legislative power belong to in a presidential system of government?

  • The Judiciary
  • Congress (correct)
  • The President
  • The Executive

    • Who has the authority to appoint the cabinet in the Philippines?

  • Senate
  • Supreme Court
  • The President (correct)
  • House of Representatives

    • How is the President of the Philippines elected?

  • By direct popular vote (correct)
  • By the Congress
  • By the Supreme Court
  • By the Vice President

    • Which branch of government in the Philippines holds the power to settle legal controversies?

    <p>Judicial Branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for the President and Vice President of the Philippines?

    <p>6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government in the Philippines consists of a Senate and House of Representatives?

    <p>Legislative Branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement of procedural due process according to the text?

    <p>Having a fair and impartial opportunity for defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of communication is considered inviolable according to the text?

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

    What action makes evidence inadmissible according to the text?

    <p>Violating privacy of communication provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is necessary for a court to exercise jurisdiction according to the text?

    <p>Acquiring lawful jurisdiction over the person or property involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the provision regarding 'equal protection of the laws' aim to prevent?

    <p>Selective law enforcement based on personal preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT covered as inviolable communication according to the text?

    <p>Social media messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Tourism Organization, how long can a person stay in a place outside their usual environment for tourism purposes?

    <p>Less than one consecutive year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Life' refer to as per Article III of the Bill of Rights?

    <p>The right to a decent living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Liberty' signify according to Justice Malcolm?

    <p>Measure of freedom with consideration for others' freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under travel law, what aspects may be regulated?

    <p>Hospitality, employment, and public health regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be referred to as a tourist?

    <p>Persons travelling for business and pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tourism' encompass?

    <p>Travel for not more than one year for various purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do government employees in the public sector have the constitutional right to strike?

    <p>No, they do not have the constitutional right to strike.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In legal contracts, who makes the law by which the parties shall be governed according to the text?

    <p>Parties themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when a law impairs the obligation of a contract according to the text?

    <p>It changes the terms of the contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court pronounce regarding the exercise of police power of the state in relation to contracts?

    <p>It is superior to the obligations of contracts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances would an impairment of contractual provisions not violate the Constitution according to the text?

    <p>When it is necessary for public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of courts regarding legal contracts as per the text?

    <p>To ensure parties comply with contract terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Commonwealth Act No. 146 Section 13 (b) define as 'public service'?

    <p>Every person who owns, operates, manages, or controls any common carrier in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Article XII, who should the practice of all professionals in the Philippines be limited to?

    <p>Filipino citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the State encouraged to promote under Section 14 of Article XII?

    <p>The sustained development of a reservoir of national talents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the State supposed to regulate for national benefit according to Article XII?

    <p>Appropriate technology and its transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Commonwealth Act No. 146 Section 13 (b), what type of clients does 'public service' cater to?

    <p>General or limited clientele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of 'public service'?

    <p>Common carrier, subway motor vehicle, steamboat line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Government Employees and the Right to Strike

    • Government employees do not have the constitutional right to strike, as it is prohibited by civil service rules and regulations.

    Contractual Obligations

    • The contract constitutes the law of the parties, unless it violates some provisions of law or public policy.
    • Parties to a legal contract must comply with its terms, and courts ensure that they do so.
    • A law that changes the terms of a legal contract, or impairs its obligations, is null and void.

    System of Government in the Philippines

    • The country has a presidential system of government, with a principle of separation of powers.
    • The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
    • The executive power is vested in the President of the Philippines, who is elected by direct popular vote and serves a term of six years.
    • The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts established by law.

    Tourism and Travel Law

    • Tourism refers to the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year.
    • Travel law involves a combination of state, federal, and international laws that regulate various aspects of the travel industry.

    Bill of Rights

    • Section 1: No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
    • The term "life" includes the right to a decent living, and "liberty" means a measure of freedom that may be enjoyed in a civilized community.
    • Due process of law requires a fair and impartial opportunity for the preparation of defense.

    Procedural Due Process

    • Essential requirements include: a court or tribunal with judicial power, lawful jurisdiction, opportunity to be heard, and judgment upon lawful hearing.

    Right to Privacy

    • The privacy of communication and correspondences shall be inviolable, except upon lawful order of the court or when public safety or order requires otherwise.

    National Economy and Patrimony

    • The term "public utility" is defined under Commonwealth Act No. 146, and includes various types of public services.
    • The State shall promote the sustained development of a reservoir of national talents, and encourage appropriate technology and regulate its transfer for national benefit.

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    Test your understanding of the due process clause under Article III of the Bill of Rights, focusing on the rights of individual defense and fairness in legal proceedings. Explore the constitutional provisions related to life, liberty, and property deprivation.

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