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What is the principal purpose of the Revised Penal Code?
What is the principal purpose of the Revised Penal Code?
- To outline criminal law and penalties in the Philippines (correct)
- To serve as an administrative guide for government
- To establish a uniform taxation system
- To regulate international treaties and agreements
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the general applicability of the Revised Penal Code?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the general applicability of the Revised Penal Code?
- National government employees (correct)
- Foreign troops in the Philippines
- Head of state
- Foreign diplomats
How many articles are covered in Book Two of the Revised Penal Code?
How many articles are covered in Book Two of the Revised Penal Code?
- 367
- 254 (correct)
- 113
- 114
Which principle affects the territoriality of the Revised Penal Code?
Which principle affects the territoriality of the Revised Penal Code?
What does Article 1 to Article 20 of the Revised Penal Code primarily cover?
What does Article 1 to Article 20 of the Revised Penal Code primarily cover?
Who is recognized as the founder of human physiognomy?
Who is recognized as the founder of human physiognomy?
What is the primary focus of phrenology?
What is the primary focus of phrenology?
Which body type is characterized as thin, small, and weak according to Ernst Kretschmer?
Which body type is characterized as thin, small, and weak according to Ernst Kretschmer?
Who assisted Franz Joseph Gall in the study of phrenology?
Who assisted Franz Joseph Gall in the study of phrenology?
Which term refers to the study of a person's body build in relation to temperament?
Which term refers to the study of a person's body build in relation to temperament?
What did Henry Goddard discover about the descendants of Martin Kallikak?
What did Henry Goddard discover about the descendants of Martin Kallikak?
Which somatotype is associated with heavy builds and slow movements?
Which somatotype is associated with heavy builds and slow movements?
What concept did Charles Goring propose regarding criminal traits?
What concept did Charles Goring propose regarding criminal traits?
What concept is emphasized in the studies of the Juke and Kallikak families regarding criminality?
What concept is emphasized in the studies of the Juke and Kallikak families regarding criminality?
Which psychological factor, according to Freudian theory, is primarily responsible for making an individual adhere to societal moral codes?
Which psychological factor, according to Freudian theory, is primarily responsible for making an individual adhere to societal moral codes?
What purpose do IQ tests serve in the context of criminality?
What purpose do IQ tests serve in the context of criminality?
According to Freud, which part of personality is driven by the 'pleasure principle'?
According to Freud, which part of personality is driven by the 'pleasure principle'?
Which component of personality is tasked with balancing the demands of the id with acceptable social behavior?
Which component of personality is tasked with balancing the demands of the id with acceptable social behavior?
In sociological theories of criminality, which factor is considered significant in influencing behavior?
In sociological theories of criminality, which factor is considered significant in influencing behavior?
What does the term 'feeblemindedness' refer to in the context of criminality studies?
What does the term 'feeblemindedness' refer to in the context of criminality studies?
Which statement about the components of personality according to Freud is correct?
Which statement about the components of personality according to Freud is correct?
What is a primary characteristic of disorganized communities?
What is a primary characteristic of disorganized communities?
How does Strain Theory explain criminal behavior?
How does Strain Theory explain criminal behavior?
According to Cultural Deviance Theory, what do members of lower-class communities often create due to isolation?
According to Cultural Deviance Theory, what do members of lower-class communities often create due to isolation?
What does Social Process Theory emphasize as significant factors in the development of criminal behavior?
What does Social Process Theory emphasize as significant factors in the development of criminal behavior?
What is the basis of Differential Association Theory?
What is the basis of Differential Association Theory?
In Differential Reinforcement Theory, what factors influence an individual's behavior?
In Differential Reinforcement Theory, what factors influence an individual's behavior?
What is one of the sub-theories under Social Learning Theory?
What is one of the sub-theories under Social Learning Theory?
What emotion does Strain refer to in the context of Strain Theory?
What emotion does Strain refer to in the context of Strain Theory?
What does the demonological theory propose as the cause of wrongful acts?
What does the demonological theory propose as the cause of wrongful acts?
Which assumption underlies the classical school of criminology?
Which assumption underlies the classical school of criminology?
Who are the founders of the classical school of criminology?
Who are the founders of the classical school of criminology?
What is Cesare Beccaria's greatest contribution according to his work?
What is Cesare Beccaria's greatest contribution according to his work?
Which of the following did Beccaria believe was essential for deterring crime?
Which of the following did Beccaria believe was essential for deterring crime?
What concept is emphasized in Beccaria's famous saying, 'Let the punishment fit the crime'?
What concept is emphasized in Beccaria's famous saying, 'Let the punishment fit the crime'?
What condition regarding liberty does Beccaria state is necessary for a human society?
What condition regarding liberty does Beccaria state is necessary for a human society?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the classical school of criminology?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the classical school of criminology?
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Study Notes
Revised Penal Code (RPC)
- RPC, or Act No. 3815, consolidates Philippine Criminal Law along with various special laws and decrees.
- Originated from the need to revise the old penal code active from July 14, 1887, to December 31, 1931.
- A committee created under AO No. 94 by the Department of Justice, led by Anacleto Diaz, revised the code; approved on December 8, 1930, effective January 1, 1932.
Structure of the RPC
- Comprises two books:
- Book one: Articles 1-113 covering criminal liability principles and penalties.
- Book two: Articles 114-367 focused on felonies.
Key Characteristics
- Generality: Applicable to all individuals in the Philippines, except certain entities like heads of state and foreign diplomats.
- Territoriality: Enforced for crimes within Philippine territory; includes all islands and connected waters.
Classical School of Criminology
- Emerged as a reaction to the arbitrary system of law in Europe; emphasizes free will and rational choice in criminal behavior.
- Notable figures: Cesare Beccaria and Jeremy Bentham.
Cesare Beccaria
- Authored "On Crimes and Punishment," advocating for abolition of torture and reform in penal systems globally.
- Emphasized that punishment should fit the crime to deter criminality, believing in a balance between pleasure from crime and the pain of punishment.
Psychological Theories of Criminality
- Psychological factors influence criminal behavior, such as emotional imbalances.
- Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, theorized that criminality arises from conflicts within the id (instinct), ego (reality), and superego (morality).
Sociological Theories of Criminality
- Explores how social environments, including disorganized communities and family structures, contribute to criminal behavior.
- Strain Theory: Crime results from the gap between societal goals and the means to achieve them, particularly affecting lower-class individuals.
Cultural Deviance Theory
- Suggests that marginalized individuals create subcultures with their own deviant norms, leading to criminal behavior.
Social Process Theory
- Focuses on social learning as a precursor to criminal behavior, emphasizing interactions and experiences.
- Differential Association Theory: Criminal behavior is learned through social interactions and communications.
- Differential Reinforcement Theory: Behavior is shaped by social reactions; rewards encourage behavior while punishments discourage it.
- Neutralization Theory: Proposes that offenders justify their behavior through rationalizations that neutralize societal norms.
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