Understanding the Bill of Rights

False (B)

Forced labor

<p>forced labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Involuntary Servitude = Forced labor as punishment ROTC = Reserve Officer Training Corps CWTS = Civic Welfare Training Service Punishment = Consequences for wrongdoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect individual rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A list of individual rights and freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bill of Rights = A collection of amendments protecting individual rights Writ of habeas corpus = Order to bring a detained person before a court Individual rights = Entitlements that belong to each person Government limits = Restrictions on governmental authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To inquire into involuntary restraint and relieve illegal detention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The constitutional right of a person to refuse to answer questions or provide testimony that could incriminate themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Writ of Habeas Corpus = Inquires into involuntary restraint Mandamus = Order from a superior court for action Self-Incrimination = Right to refuse testimony against oneself Speedy trial = Right to a prompt disposition of cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discussing legal strategy with an attorney (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To compel a subordinate court or authority to perform a specific legal duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Must not be longer than one year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If they have committed a crime relating to non-payment of debts through bad faith or malice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<ol> <li>Must not be severe = A. Respect human dignity</li> <li>Must not be applied arbitrarily = B. Fair application of laws</li> <li>Must not be unacceptable = C. Meet societal standards</li> <li>Must not be excessive = D. Proportional to the crime</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Estafa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be imprisoned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Double mindedness or deception (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Once the accused is acquitted or convicted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bill of Attainder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases the severity of punishment for actions committed before the law was enacted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dismissal of the charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A legal process used to challenge unlawful imprisonment.

Cases should be resolved quickly and fairly in court.

Legal order from a higher court to a lower court to take action.

The right to not testify against oneself in legal proceedings.

Act of exposing oneself to criminal prosecution by providing evidence against oneself.

Unlawful imprisonment or detention.

Court action (mandamus) to ensure prompt handling of legal cases.

No one can be forced to testify against themselves in court.

Rights guaranteed to individuals by law, protecting them from government intrusion and ensuring their freedom.

A legal action compelling someone to appear in court and justify detention or actions.

The liberties and freedoms guaranteed to each person; they limit governmental power.

The Bill of Rights protects individuals from unfair or unjust actions by the government.

A formal request to a court or official compelling compliance or appearance; used to bring the accused before a judge.

Forced labor as a punishment.

Involuntary servitude is a form of punishment involving forced labor.

These are not considered involuntary servitude; instead, they're responsibilities of citizens.

Treatment that is inhumane and excessive.

The death penalty is an exception to the rule against cruel and unusual punishment, but only if it's carried out justly.

Punishments should not be so severe that they degrade the dignity of human beings.

Punishments must not be applied arbitrarily, meaning they should be fair and consistent.

Punishments should not be unacceptable to contemporary society, meaning they should fit with modern values and norms.

Punishments must not be excessive, meaning they should be proportionate to the crime.

A person cannot be imprisoned solely for failing to pay debt.

A person can be imprisoned for crimes related to non-payment of debts if there's evidence of bad faith or intentional deception, like Estafa.

A crime involving deception or fraud, often related to non-payment of debts.

The severity of a punishment should be proportional to the severity of the crime committed.

Acting with duplicity, fraud, or deception, showing double-mindedness or double-heartedness.

Being prosecuted more than once for the same offense.

Double jeopardy ends once the accused is acquitted or convicted, or if the charges are dismissed.

A law that criminalizes an action done before the law was passed, which was innocent when done, or increases the punishment for a crime after it was committed.

A legislative act that inflicts punishment without a judicial trial.

A law that makes all Filipinos who served under the Japanese government ineligible to hold public office.

Double jeopardy protects individuals from being punished multiple times for the same crime.

It punishes people for actions that were legal when they were committed, creating an unfair system.