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Where must appropriation, revenue, or tariff bills originate?

The President

The House of Representatives (correct)

The Judiciary

The Senate

A bill can be amended after its last reading.

False

What must happen to a bill before it becomes law after being passed by Congress?

It must be presented to the President for approval.

Every bill passed by the Congress shall embrace only one ______ which shall be expressed in the title thereof.

subject Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections with their contents:

Section 24 = Origin of appropriation bills Section 26 = Requirements for bill passage Section 27 = President's approval of bills Section 1 of Bill of Rights = Protection of life, liberty, and property Signup and view all the answers

How many readings must a bill undergo in separate days before it can become law?

Three readings Signup and view all the answers

The President can veto only specific items in appropriation bills without affecting others.

True Signup and view all the answers

What must occur if the President vetoes a bill?

The bill must be reconsidered by the House where it originated. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a search warrant to be issued according to the content?

Probable cause determined by a judge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rights does a person under investigation have?

Right to remain silent Signup and view all the answers

Evidence obtained in violation of the right to privacy can be used in court.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Section 4 regarding freedom of speech?

To protect freedom of speech and the right to assemble. Signup and view all the answers

A person can waive their right to remain silent without the presence of counsel.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a person cannot afford legal counsel?

They must be provided with legal counsel. Signup and view all the answers

Private property shall not be taken for public use without just __________.

compensation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following rights with their corresponding sections:

Right to assemble = Section 4 Privacy of communication = Section 3 Right to form unions = Section 8 Freedom of religion = Section 5 Signup and view all the answers

No torture or use of ______ shall be used against a person under investigation.

force Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the liberty of abode?

It can be impaired only upon lawful court order. Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus be suspended?

In cases of invasion or rebellion Signup and view all the answers

Match the rights with their descriptions:

Right to bail = Allows release before conviction Presumption of innocence = Accused not guilty until proven guilty Right to a speedy trial = Trial proceeds promptly without undue delay Right to legal counsel = Access to an attorney of choice if affordable Signup and view all the answers

There are no restrictions on the right to travel according to the content.

False Signup and view all the answers

Excessive bail can be required from individuals before their conviction.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the public's right concerning access to government-held information?

The right to access official records and documents. Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in terms of detention methods?

Secret detention places, solitary confinement, incommunicado detention. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legislative Department

Bills originating in the House of Representatives: Appropriations, revenue, tariff, public debt, local application, and private bills
Senate's role: Propose or concur with amendments
Bill requirements: Embrace only one subject expressed in the title.
Bill Passage: Three readings on separate days, printed copies distributed 3 days prior; no amendments allowed on final reading; yeas and nays recorded.
Bill Veto: Presented to President, if vetoed, returned to originating house with objections, two-thirds vote in each house to override. President must communicate veto within 30 days or becomes law. Veto can be specific to item(s) in an appropriation bill.

Bill of Rights

Due Process: No deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. All persons are entitled to equal protection of law.
Search and Seizure: Unreasonable searches and seizures are prohibited, warrants required with probable cause and specific detail. Privacy of communication is inviolable except by lawful court order or for public safety. Evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible.
Speech and Assembly: Freedom of speech, expression, the press, assembly, petitioning the government is protected.
Religion: Freedom of religion and worship without discrimination is guaranteed. No religious test for civil rights.
Abode and Travel: Liberty of abode and changing it is protected, except by court order. Travel rights are protected unless constrained by public safety, national security, or public health.
Information on public matters: Citizens have a right to access government records and data related to government acts for policy development.
Union organization and societies: Right for the people of both the public and private sectors to form unions, associations, or societies is protected.
Private Property: Private property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation.
Obligation of Contracts: No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
Free access to courts and legal assistance: Everyone has access to judicial process and legal assistance.
Rights during investigations and trials: Individuals have a right to remain silent and a lawyer, no torture or coercion allowed during interrogation; inadmissible confessions. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty; right to be heard, informed of charges, speedy and public trial, confront witnesses, compel testimony.
Bail: Right to bail unless charged with a major offense or substantial evidence of guilt. Bail cannot be excessive.
Criminal offenses: No criminal offense without due process; accused have rights to legal representation, informed of charges, a trial and speedy disposition. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus (except in invasion of rebellion when public safety requires it).
Compelled testimony: No one is compelled to be a witness against themselves.
Involuntary servitude: No involuntary servitude will be allowed except as punishment for a crime; Detention for specific reasons only, such as political beliefs, is forbidden.
Excessive punishment and fines: Excessive punishments or fines are prohibited; the death penalty is permitted under certain circumstances but may be replaced by perpetual imprisonment depending on the crime.
Imprisonment for debt: No imprisonment for debt; no imprisonment for non-payment of poll taxes.
Jeopardy: No person shall be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense.
Ex post facto laws/bills of attainder: These laws (those that retroactively penalize actions) are prohibited.