Philippine Constitution Exam Questions PDF

MENDOZA, JOHN ANDRE (ARTICLE III, SECTION VII, VIII) 1. What section of Article 3 Bill of Rights secures the right of people to access information on matters of public concern? A. Section 4 B. Section 7 C. Section 10 D. Section 6 2. Where we could exercise our right to access information on matters...

MENDOZA, JOHN ANDRE (ARTICLE III, SECTION VII, VIII) 1. What section of Article 3 Bill of Rights secures the right of people to access information on matters of public concern? A. Section 4 B. Section 7 C. Section 10 D. Section 6 2. Where we could exercise our right to access information on matters of public concern? A. Free Information Portal B. Article 3 Bill of Rights C. Right to Access information Portal D. Freedom of Information Portal 3. The following are the information we could access, EXCEPT. A. Official Records B. Documents and Papers pertaining to official Acts C. Prejudicial Premature Disclosure D. Transactions or Decisions 4. The following are the information we couldn't access, EXCEPT. A. Government research data used as basis for policy development B. Information Covered by Executive Privilege C. Relating to National Security, defense or International Relations D. Confidential under banking and finance laws 5. Without these 3, we have no shared reality, no rule of law, no democracy. A. Facts, freedom, free speech B. facts, truth, trust C. Truth, Leaders, Government D. Facts, truth, and rights 6. Who claimed the phrase "if we don't have the right information, we couldn't certainly act". A. John Locke B. Maria Ressa C. Rodrigo Duterte D. Ophra 7. What section on the article 3 Bill of Rights secures our right to form unions, organization, and association? A. Section 8 B. Section 9 C. Section 10 D. Section 6 8. According to the Labor Code of the Philippines, can managerial employees join and create unions? A. No B. Yes C. Yes, but with limitations D. Both B and C 9. What rank of employees may form of join unions exclusive only to their own position? A. Managerial Employees B. Rank and file employees C. Supervisory Employees D. Agents 10. What particular article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution that fosters and secures our right to access public information and the right to form unions and organizations? A. Article 4 B. Article 3 C. Article 6 D. Article 5 LISTON, ALVIN KYLE (ARTICLE III, SECTION XI) 1. What is the main focus of Article 3, Section 11 of the Philippine Constitution? A) Right to privacy B) Equal protection of laws C) Freedom of speech D) Right to vote 2. What does Article 3, Section 11 guarantee? A) Equal rights for all citizens B) Equal protection under the law C) The right to bear arms D) Freedom to assemble 3. Who is entitled to the protection of laws according to Section 11? A) Only government officials B) Only rich citizens C) All persons D) Only foreign nationals 4. What does "equal protection of laws" mean in Section 11? A) Everyone must follow the same law B) Only selected people are protected C) All persons should be treated equally under the law D) The law applies only to the rich 5. Which part of the Philippine Constitution does Section 11 belong to? A) Preamble B) Article 2 C) Article 3 D) Article 7 6. Section 11 promotes protection for whom? A) Special groups only B) All persons equally C) Foreign citizens only D) Government officials only 7. The right to equal protection of laws in Section 11 is part of which larger set of rights? A) Bill of Rights B) Rights of Government Officials C) Right to Free Speech D) National Security Act 8. Section 11 ensures that laws are applied to everyone how? A) Selectively B) Equally C) Depending on social status D) Depending on wealth 9. What principle does Section 11 uphold in the justice system? A) Fairness and equality B) Preference for certain groups C) Restrictions on personal freedom D) Increased penalties for the poor 10. What is the main purpose of the equal protection clause in Section 11? A) To discriminate against others B) To ensure fairness in applying laws C) To limit the power of the courts D) To increase government control Mayordomo, Jhascynth Margaux (ARTICLE III, SECTION XIII) TRUE OR FALSE 1. All offenses are bailable. FALSE 2. Excessive bail is not required. TRUE 3. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of writ of habeas corpus is suspended. TRUE 4. Offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua can be bailable. FALSE 5. Section 13 guarantees the right to bail for all individuals accused of crimes. TRUE 6. The provision states that excessive bail shall not be required. TRUE 7. The section emphasizes that the right to bail is a fundamental right that should be respected by the judiciary. TRUE 8. According to Article III, Section 13, bail may be denied in cases involving capital offenses. TRUE 9. The section says that bail must be reasonable and not too high. TRUE 10. This section protects people who are accused of crimes. TRUE QUINDAO, KEN STEVEN (ARTICLE III, SECTION XIV) 1. What is section 14 all about? a. Due process of law b. Procedural due process c. Criminal due process d. Right to bail 2. What is criminal due process? a. Are the rights of every individual to be tried in an impartial court b. The right to preliminary investigation before the court c. A proceeding to determine whether there is sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that there is a crime committed d. The right of the accused to be tried in an impartial and competent court with the procedure prescribed by laws, the proper observance of rights accorded by the constitution and applicable statutes 3. It is the right of the accused to be tried in an impartial and competent court with the procedure prescribed by laws, the proper observance of rights accorded by the constitution, and applicable statutes? a. Criminal due process b. Procedural due process c. Rights to due process d. Administrative due process 4. It is a rule in RRC which an inquiry must be conducted to determine whether there is sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that there is a crime committed? a. Rule 112 b. Rule 110 c. Rule 120 d. Rule 111 5. It is a rule in RRC which a preliminary investigation is required pursuant to section 1 of rule 112, by filing the complaint with the proper officer for the purpose of conducting the requisite preliminary investigation? a. Rule 112 b. Rule 110 c. Rule 120 d. Rule 111 6. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved? a. Presumption of guilt b. Presumption of innocence c. Presumption of rights d. Presumption of liberty 7. It is a court hearing to which the accused is called by a competent court to enter into a plea of not guilty, guilty, or nolo contendere? a. Procedural law b. Substantive law c. Arraignment d. Regular court hearing 8. What is section 15 all about? a. Suspension of the writ of habeas corpus b. Suspension of habeas corpus c. Suspension of liberty d. Suspension of due process 9. Who can suspend the writ of habeas corpus? a. The Philippine Congress b. The Armed Forces of the Philippines c. The President d. The executive secretary 10. The privileges of the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended under what condition? a. When there is a public rally b. When there is an invasion or war c. When the congress declares so d. When there is a probable cause MANLIGOY, CLOUIE (ARTICLE III, SECTION XIX) 1. Which of the following is prohibited under Section 19 of Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution? A. Life imprisonment B. Death penalty for all crimes C. Cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment D. Payment of fines 2. Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution prevents the imposition of excessive fines. What does the term “excessive fines” mean in this context? A. Fines that are greater than the crime committed B. Fines imposed by private companies C. Any fines imposed by the court D. Fines imposed only on government officials 3. Which of the following punishments is specifically prohibited by Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution? A. Imprisonment for crimes involving violence B. Corporal punishment or physical abuse C. Community service for minor offenses D. Imprisonment for theft of public property 4. According to Section 19, can the state impose fines or punishments that degrade a person’s dignity? A. Yes, if the crime is serious B. No, punishments should uphold human dignity C. Only for repeat offenders D. Yes, but only for crimes involving treason 5. How does Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution safeguard the rights of individuals convicted of crimes? A. By guaranteeing fair trials B. By preventing cruel or inhuman punishments and excessive fines C. By allowing unlimited appeals in court D. By abolishing all forms of imprisonment 6. What principle is emphasized by Section 19 regarding the treatment of offenders by the State? A. Offenders should receive maximum punishment for their crimes. B. The State should show leniency for all crimes. C. Punishment must be humane and proportionate to the offense. D. Fines must be higher for all serious crimes. 7. What does Section 19 of Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution primarily prohibit? A. Arbitrary arrests B. Excessive fines and cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment C. Unreasonable searches and seizures D. Imprisonment without trial 8. What is one of the fundamental principles behind Section 19 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution? A. To allow maximum punishment for all crimes B. To prevent the imposition of cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment C. To provide for the death penalty in cases of heinous crimes D. To protect the freedom of speech 9. According to Section 19, under what circumstances can the death penalty be imposed under the 1987 Constitution? A. For minor offenses like theft B. When Congress prescribes it for heinous crimes C. For crimes against property D. For crimes involving non-payment of taxes 10. Which of the following statements reflects the principle of proportionality as applied in Section 19? A. Any crime should be punished with the highest possible penalty. B. The punishment should fit the crime, and should not be excessive. C. All crimes should be punished with imprisonment for at least 20 years. D. Fines should be equal regardless of the crime. TAALAL, NURULUWADZNA (ARTICLE III, SECTION XX) 1. As intended to be covered by the constitutional guarantee, means any liability to pay money arising out of a contract, express or implied. a. Poll tax b. Debt c. Ex delicto d. Written agreement 2. Is a tax of a fixed amount imposed on individuals residing within a specified territory, whether citizen or not, without regard to their property or the occupation in which they may be engaged. a. Deceased tax b. Payroll tax c. Property tax d. Poll tax 3. One should not be punished on account of his ______. a. Poverty b. Debt c. Poll tax d. Ex delicto 4. What does section 20 of article III state? a. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development. b. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax. c. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. d. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. 5. The section 20 was never meant to include: a. Damages arising in action ex delicto. b. Fines and penalties imposed by the courts in criminal proceedings as punishment for crime. c. Both A and B d. Only A 6. Known as community tax. a. Residence tax b. Birth certificate c. Cedula d. Payroll tax 7. Wrongful act in Latin word. a. Ex delicto b. Ex contractu c. Honestus d. Iniustus 8. This provision ensures that a person cannot be jailed solely due to an inability to pay financial obligations like debts or poll taxes. a. Art. III of sect. 22 b. Art. III of sect. 24 c. Art. III of sect. 25 d. Art. III of sect. 20 9. Fines and penalties imposed by the courts in criminal proceedings as punishment for _____. a. Citizen b. Innocence c. Crime d. Minor 10. The section 20 shows a sense of ______ and ______. a. Humanity and integrity b. Freedom and protection c. Humanity and sympathy d. Love and sympathy PINEDA, CHAZTIE (ARTICLE III, SECTION XXII) 1. It is a legislative act that inflicts punishment without a judicial trial. A. Law B. Bill of Attainder ANSWER C. Bill of Rights D. Ex post facto law 2. The following are the characteristics of an ex post facto law EXCEPT; A. It is retrospectively operating B. It is retroactive in nature C. It aggravates the punishment of the accused twice the original penalty ANSWER D. It affects actions prior to enactment of the law 3. It is a legislative act that inflicts punishment without judicial trial. A. Death Penalty Law B. House Bill C. Bill of Attainder ANSWER D. In-law 4. The following are the reasons of the constitutional banning of ex post facto law or bill of attainder EXCEPT; A. It is an ancient instrument of tyranny B. It jeopardize a convict twice ANSWER C. It can be abused D. It violates the rights to due process and helds us criminally liable 5. A pinched B's cheeks a week prior to enactment of RA 8080 known as Anti-Gigil Act of 2030. Did A violate the foregoing law? A. Yes, because the law said so. B. No, because of the prohibition of ex post facto law. ANSWER C. Yes, because pinching one's cheeks is an act of gigil. D. No, because RA 8080 does not exist. 6. What provision of the Constitution is violated by RA 8080? A. Art. III Sec. 7 B. Art. V Sec. 2 C. Art. XXII Sec. 3 D. Art. III Sec. 22 ANSWER 7. It singles out one or more persons and imposes punishment on them without the benefit of a trial. A. Bill of Attainder ANSWER B. Ex post facto law C. Double jeopardy D. Presumption of innocence 8. It penalizes as a public offense an act which was not at the time of its commission. A. Bill of Attainder B. Ex post facto law ANSWER C. Double jeopardy D. Presumption of innocence 9. What may be legal today was illegal yesterday. A. Bill of Attainder B. Ex post facto law ANSWER C. Double jeopardy D. Presumption of innocence 10. Art. III Sec. 22 states: A. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted. ANSWER B. No ex past facto law nor bill of attainder shall be enacted. C. No es post facto law or bill of attender shall be enacted. D. No ex post facto law nor bill of attendees shall be enacted.