Historical Development & Principles of Criminal Justice: Concept of Crime & Justice

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What is the main function of the legislative branch of the government in the Philippines?

  • To check and balance the constitutionality of laws
  • To interpret laws
  • To create laws (correct)
  • To enforce laws

What is the significance of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) in the Philippines?

  • It interprets constitutional laws
  • It is a revision of the old Penal Code of Spanish text (correct)
  • It checks and balances the constitutionality of laws
  • It enforces martial law

Which branch of the government has the power to create Presidential Decrees during Martial law in the Philippines?

  • Judicial branch
  • Executive branch (correct)
  • Constituent Assembly
  • Legislative branch

What limitations are imposed by the Bill of Rights of the 1987 Philippine Constitution on the power of the lawmaking body to enact penal legislation?

<p>Ex post facto law and bill of attainder shall not be enacted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the committee that revised the Revised Penal Code (RPC) in the Philippines?

<p>To incorporate existing conditions and special penal laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between crime and law?

<p>Crime exists because of the law that prohibits it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does penal law primarily involve?

<p>Prohibiting certain acts and establishing penalties for violations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are laws created in response to the conduct of humans in society?

<p>To establish guidelines for social conduct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Theory of Logomacy, what is the relationship between crime and law?

<p>No crime exists when there is no law punishing it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of penal laws?

<p>To prohibit certain acts and establish penalties for violations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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