12 Questions
What is guaranteed to every person according to Section 1?
Life, liberty, or property with due process of law
What must a search warrant specifically describe?
The place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized
What happens to evidence obtained in violation of Sections 2 or 3?
It is inadmissible for any purpose
Which of the following is a protected right according to Section 4?
Freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press
What is the purpose of Section 5?
To separate the government from religious institutions
What is the reason for a warrant of arrest to be issued according to Section 2?
Upon probable cause and personal examination of the complainant
What is guaranteed under Section 1?
No religious test for exercising civil or political rights
What is the limitation of the right to travel?
National security, public safety, or public health
What is recognized under Section 7?
Right to information on matters of public concern
What is guaranteed under Section 10?
No law impairing the obligation of contracts
What right is guaranteed under Section 11?
Right to free access to the courts
What is the right guaranteed under Section 12?
Right to remain silent and have competent counsel
Study Notes
Bill of Rights
- No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, and all persons are entitled to equal protection of the laws.
- The right to security against unreasonable searches and seizures is inviolable, and no search warrant shall issue except upon probable cause determined by a judge.
Right to Privacy
- The privacy of communication and correspondence is inviolable except upon lawful order of the court or when public safety requires otherwise.
- Evidence obtained in violation of the right to privacy shall be inadmissible in any proceeding.
Freedom of Expression
- The freedom of speech, expression, and press shall not be abridged, and the right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances shall not be impaired.
Freedom of Religion
- No law shall establish a religion, and the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship shall be allowed without discrimination or preference.
- No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.
Liberty and Travel
- The liberty of abode and of changing the same shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court.
- The right to travel shall not be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health.
Access to Information
- The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized, including access to official records and documents.
Labor Rights
- The right of the people to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.
Property Rights
- Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
Contract Obligations
- No law shall impair the obligation of contracts.
Access to Justice
- Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.
Due Process
- Any person under investigation shall have the right to be informed of their right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel.
- The use of torture, force, violence, threat, or intimidation to extract information is prohibited.
- Confessions or admissions obtained in violation of due process shall be inadmissible in evidence.
Bail and Detention
- All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua, shall be bailable before conviction.
- The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended.
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