PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION 1987

1. Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment? HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
2. This constitutional principle is meant that no man in the country, not even the government, is above or beyond the
law.(RULE OF LAW)
3. All of the following rights are guaranteed to an individual by the Constitution except the right to_____.(Obtain
scholarship grants and subsidies.)
4. The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and-(Fourteen Associate Justices)
5. What is the term of office of the Members of the House of Representatives? 3 years
6. The principle of human rights which explains that rights of every Filipino cannot be taken away, mortgage or
surrendered is called _______ principle.(INALIENABLE right)
7. The right to just and favorable working conditions guarantees every Filipino worker a right to_______.(fair
remuneration of equal work)
8. Who shall head the Cabinet under the 1987 Constitution? PRESIDENT
9. The Senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the Philippines? 24
10. The Commission on Human Rights has all the following powers and functions, EXCEPT________.(prosecute
human rights offenders)
11. The following are members of the Constitutional Commission except: Civil Service Commission

Commission on Audit

Commission on Elections

Commission on Civil Rights

12. Wanbol University expelled one of its students due to the latter's refusal to sing during the flag ceremony. The
school authorities rejected the argument of the student that singing the National Anthem is against the student's
religious beliefs. Are the school authorities correct? No, because it violates the freedom of religion of the
student.
13. Under the 1987 Constitution, who is the head of our Government? President
14. It is created under the Article IX of the 1987 Constitution. It is mandated to adopt measures to promote morale,
efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness and courtesy in the bureaucracy. CSC
15. Who shall have control of all the Secretaries? PRESIDENT
16. The composition of the Commission on Election- Chairman and 6 commissioners
17. It is the power of the State to promote public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and property of all
people. Police Power
18. It is the power of the State to impose charge or burden to persons and properties, and property rights for the
purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services. Power if Taxation
19. The Philippines is a _________ and ______________ state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government
authority emanates from them. democratic-republican
20. Refers to those non-dominant groups in our country which possesses and which to preserve ethnic, religious or
linguistic traditions markedly different from the rest. Indigenous cultural groups
21. It is the power of the State to take properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of just compensation.
Power of Eminent Domain
22. In order for the State to promote social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare, and security of all the people, it has
to- equability diffuse property ownership and right

regulate the acquisition of private property

regulate the disposition of private property

All of the above

23. It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject a legislation through an election called for the purpose.
Referendum
24. This constitutional principle is meant that no man in the country, not even the government, is above or beyond
the law. Rule of Law

PHILIPPINE HISTORY
1. He exercises all executive, legislative and judicial powers in the small communities during the pre-colonial era.
Datu
2. It is one of the pseudonyms of Dr. Jose Rizal. Laong-laan
3. When was the last presidential elections which resulted to the victory of Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte? May 9, 2016
4. The EDSA Revolution I or what we call People Power Revolution is celebrated on what date?February 25
5. He is considered as the "Hero of the Battle of Tirad Pass". Gregorio del Pilar
6. He was a former President of the USA who appointed General MacArthur to rule and govern the Philippines.
William Howard Taft
7. It is considered as the oldest city in the Philippines. Cebu
8. La liga Filipina, a propaganda movement put up a newspaper called_________ to fight violence and injustice pf
Spaniards to the Filipinos. La Solidaridad
9. The eight (8) rays of the sun in the Philippine flag represent the first eight: Provinces that revolted and struggled
against the abuses of the Spanish friars and conquistadores.
10. When were the 24-hour nationwide emergency hotlines launched? August 1, 2016
11. A Filipino hero who is known for his pseudonym "Paralitico". Apolinario Mabini
12. Who is the first Chief Justice who was removed from office by an impeachment case? Renato Corona
13. The battle fought on 1 May 1898 between American and Spanish forces during the Spanish-American War. It is
also known as the Battle of Cavite Battle of Manila Bay
14. Who holds the highest position in the Philippines during the Spanish period whose function is to exercise powers
in behalf of the the Spanish Colonial Government? Gobernador-Heneral
15. The former President of the US who supported the Tydings-Mcduffie Act of 1934. Franklin D. Roosevelt
16. One of Dr. Jose Rizal's objective as a propagandist is the assimilation of the Philippines to Spain.TRUE
17. The eight rays represent eight provinces which revolted against the Spaniards. Which among the following is not
included to those provinces? Bataan
18. The Fall of Bataan which we celebrate every 9th of April is also regarded as______________. Araw ng Kagitingan
19. Known as the Fort Mills, it is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay and has historically been fortified
with coastal artillery to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and Manila from attacks by enemy warships
Corregidor Island
20. Writer of the Spanish poem Filipinas, from which Lupang Hinirang was adapted from. Jose Palma
21. He is the first Filipino president of the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Ignacio Villamor
22. We celebrate Labor day in the Philippines every______________. May 1
23. The oldest legal code retrieved in the Philippines Code of Kalantiaw
24. Where was the Death March ended? Tarlac
25. The newspaper established by Marcelo H. del Pilar which served as a propaganda material for the reformists.
Diariong Tagalog
26. He was one of the heroes of the Battle of Hill Eerie during the Korean War as a young lieutenant and later served
as a President of the Philippines. Fidel V. Ramos
27. He is known as the "Brains of the Katipunan". Emilio Jacinto
28. He is known as the "Brains of the Revolution". Apolinario Mabini
29. The composer of the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang. Julian Felipe
30. It is the first political party in the Philippines. Federal Party
 31. He is known as the founder and "Father of Katipunan", "Supremo", or the "Great Plebeian". Andres Bonifacio
32. It is considered the National Language in the Philippines Filipino
33. It is the law which allowed the establishment of American Civil Government in the Philippines. Tydings-McDuffie
Law
34. Who was incarcerated President during the Japanese occupation? Manuel L. Quezon
35. The following are famous works and writings of Rizal except: Caingat kayo
36. The date when the Philippines won over the arbitration case regarding the West Philippine Sea on the Permanent
Court of Arbitration against China. July 12, 2016
37. It is the date which marked the Philippine Independence Day when Emilio Aguinaldo waved the Philippine Flag for
the first time in Kawit, Cavite. June 12, 1898
38. The president during the Revolutionary Government also known as the Malolos Republic. Emilio Aguinaldo
39. Written on this famous work by Emilio Jacinto are the fundamental teachings of the Katipunan. Kartilya
40. The Philippine President whose economic policy was called "Filipino First Policy".Carlos P. Garcia
41. We celebrate the Araw ng Kagitingan every_______________. April 9
42. We celebrate Rizal Day every______________. December 30
43. It is the town is Zamboanga del Norte where Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled for four years before he was executed.
Dapitan
44. Dr. Jose Rizal wrote this poem before he was executed. Mi Ultimo Adios
45. He is an American general who surrendered his approximately 75,000 troops at the Fall of Bataan. General
Edward King Jr.
46. He was otherwise known as the President of the Masses.Ramon Magsaysay
47. The first book which was printed in the Philippines in the year 1593. Doctrina Christiana
48. It was a surprised military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base on the
morning of December 7, 1941. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
49. It was the Philippine Army contingent of the United Nations forces that fought in the Korean War in 1950–1953.
Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea
50. The president who passed RA 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law. Corazon C. Aquino

Philippine Criminal Justice System Reviewer

1. The special court having jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases
involving graft and corrupt practices and other offenses committed by
public officers and employees (with Salary Grade 24 and above) in
relation to their offices is the: Sandiganbayan
2. Vilma, a pharmacist, is preparing a medicine for Keana, a cancer patient.
Instead of using the prescribed drug, she erroneously used a highly
poisonous substance. When the medicine was taken by Keana, the latter
nearly died. What is the crime committed by Vilma? Reckless imprudence
resulting to physical injuries.
3. Behaviors that are law violations only for youth of juvenile status. Status
Offenses
4. It is the act of committing the crime. Actus Reus
5. It is a general pardon extended to a group or classes of person and is
exercised by the President with the concurrence of Congress. It is usually
given to political offenders. Its purpose is to bring about the return of
dissidents and recalcitrant members of our population to their homes and
resumption of their lawful pursuit. Amnesty
 6. Of the following, which is not among the primary goals of the Criminal
Justice System? Develop capacity of local government units to strengthen their crime
prevention efforts.
7. When a person is charged with an offense and the case is terminated
either by an acquittal or conviction, or in any manner without the express
consent of the accused, the latter can not again be charged with the same
or identical offense. Double Jeopardy
8. It is a systematized process which the government uses to maintain
social control by enforcing laws and administering justice to maintain
peace and order. Philippine Criminal Justice System
9. Which of the following does not fall under the four classes of prisoners in
the Philippines? Regional Prisoner
10. It involves community supervision in lieu of prison. Probation
The following are the agencies involved in the Philippine Criminal Justice
System EXCEPT: Bureau of Corrections

Bureau of Fire Protection

Regional Trial Court

Insurance Commission

11. This pillar includes the patrolling to supervise conduct, investigating to

identify offenders and/or recover stolen or missing property, warning or
arresting those who are probably guilty of criminal behavior, and
assisting in the prosecution and trial of offenders. Law Enforcement
12. Who among the following shall be considered a part of prosecution pillar
of the Philippine Criminal Justice System? Fiscal
13. Which bureau under the Department of Justice is responsible for the
treatment and rehabilitation of national prisoners serving sentences of
more than three years? Bureau of Corrections
14. It is a change made by the President on the decision of the court by
reducing the degree of penalty imposed upon the convicted felon.
Commutation
15. It refers to anything, which is contrary or against the rules of a particular
prison or jail facility like cash, jewelry, dangerous drugs and deadly
weapons. Contraband
16. Which of the following statements is least accurate
with regard to the Office of the Ombudsman?
17. It investigates graft and corruption cases involving government employees.
18. It is an independent and autonomous constitutional body.
19. It is empowered to have fiscal autonomy.
 20. It is an instrumentality under the Judiciary tasked to handle cases involving high-ranking
government officials.
21. The government agency that directs, supervises and controls all district,
city and municipal jails nationwide is the: Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
22. It is the mental knowledge of committing the crime. Mens Rea
23. This was established under Batas Pambansa Bilang129 known as The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 . It is composed of one presiding
justice and sixty eight associate justices. Court of Appeals
24. He is the person responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial
against an individual accused of breaking the law. Prosecutor
25. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) examiners, Commission on Audit
(COA) auditors and Commission on Human Rights (CHR) investigators
have one thing in common. They all belong to which pillar of the Criminal
Justice System? Law Enforcement
26. Martha, 16-year old girl, and Jonas were lovers. While they were in the
theater, Jonas kissed Martha, touched her breast, including her private
parts with her consent. What is the crime committed by Jonas? No crime
commited
27. The following are functions of the police EXCEPT:
28. Crime prevention
29. Order maintenance
30. Criminal apprehension
31. Arraignment of the accused
Community members strengthen their role in crime prevention and in the
dispensation and administration of justice in the Criminal Justice System
through the following except when they: provide information or data on illegal activities.

formulate and implement local peace and order plan.

cooperate with law enforcement agencies in crime prevention activities.

take the role of witness in court.

o provide information or data on illegal activities.
32. Dina abandoned her 2-day old daughter in front of an orphanage in a bid
to conceal her dishonor. Unfortunately, the street dogs mauled the
helpless baby resulting to her death. What is the crime committed by
Dina? Abandonment
33. It is a pillar of the Philippine Criminal Justice System which is mandated
to investigate penal violations and evaluate evidence in the preliminary
investigation. Prosecution
34. Is the life and practice of highway robbery and plunder. Brigandage
 35. It is an act committed by a juvenile for which an adult could be
prosecuted in criminal court. Delinquency Offenses
36. These are the rights required to be recited by a police officer except such
information will imperil the arrest. Miranda doctrine
37. Pedro killed Maria, his common-law wife and their daughter. What is/are
the crime/s committed by Pedro? Homicide/murder and parricide
38. It is under the supervision and control of the Department of Justice and is
tasked as the prosecutorial arm of the government. National Prosecution Service
39. It entails the supervised release of offenders after they have served a
portion of their sentence. Parole
40. It is the stage where the accused is formally informed of the charge
against him by reading before him the information or complaint and
asking him whether he pleads guilty or not guilty. Arraignment
41. The pillar in the Philippine Criminal Justice System which is mandated to
try and issue judgment on the cases between the accused and the victim.
Courts
42. It is a sworn written statement charging a person for an offense,
subscribed by the offended party, public officers or any peace officer in
charge of the law violated. Complaint
43. It is a written direction or command of the court or any other competent
authority consigning an offender to jail or prison for confinement.
Commitment order

Which of the following statements is NOT true with regard to the National
Prosecution Service? It collates and evaluates evidence in the preliminary investigation and
dismisses or files the case in court.

It is directly under the Judiciary.

It is an organic unit of the Department of Justice.

Its head is called the Chief State Prosecutor

o It collates and evaluates evidence in the preliminary investigation and dismisses or files the case in
court.
44. This pillar must decide the culpability or innocence of the accused after
careful examinations of the records of the case after its trial on the merit.
Courts
45. This pillar of the Philippine Criminal Justice System involves prevention of
the commission of crime and protection of life, liberty and properties of
the citizens. Law Enforcement
46. This was created to amicably settle cases within their respective
barangay, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year. Barangay
Court System
 47. This pillar in the Philippine Criminal Justice System includes people itself
and People's Organizations. The primary role of this pillar is to provide
assistance to an offended party especially when rights are asserted
Community
48. Which of the following does not belong to the correction pillar of the
Philippine Criminal Justice System? National Prosecution Service
49. Which of the following public officers is not part of
the law enforcement pillar of the Philippine Criminal
Justice System?
50. Security guard
51. NBI agent
52. Police officers
53. Fiscal
54. It is a criminal justice model that is based on the idea that the most
important functions of the pillars of the criminal justice system are the
protection of the public and the repression of criminal conduct. Crime control
model
55. In the law enforcement pillar of the Philippine
Criminal Justice System, which of the following is NOT
included?
56. National Bureau of Investigation
57. Bureau of Corrections
58. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
59. Philippine National Police
60. When an accused is charged before the court and is unable to hire the
services of a private lawyer, which of the following will serve as his
defender? Public Attorney's Office
The Pasay City Prosecutor's Office has filed a charge of inciting to sedition
against Senator Tonio for allegedly encouraging the military to shoot President
Pedro. What is the punishment if the senator is found guilty of the crime?
Prision Mayor in its maximum period and a fine not exceeding 2,000 pesos

Reclusion Temporal in its maximum period.

Prision Correctional in its maximum period and a fine not exceeding 2,000 pesos

Reclusion Perpetua

61. In Latin, It literally mean "Stand by things decided". Stare Decisis

62. It is an authority conferred by law to act in certain conditions or
situations in accordance with an official or an official agency own
considered judgement and conscience. Discretion
63. It is a governmental body officially assembled under the authority of law
at the appropriate time and place for the administration of justice
through which the state enforces its sovereign rights and power. It is also
empowered by the Constitution to determine the guilt of the accused.
Court
64. Ramelo was driving a truck loaded with sugarcane. While he maneuvers
the vehicle in reverse, his 4-year old daughter ran towards the rear side
of the vehicle. When his wife Virgilita saw what was to happen, she ran
after the girl resulting to her being hit by the vehicle, killing her. What is
the crime committed by Ramelo? Reckless imprudence resulting to parricide
65. It is the taking of a person into custody so that he may be bound to
answer for the commission of an offense. Arrest
66. It is the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law,
furnished by him or bondsman , conditioned upon his appearance before
any court as required under the condition. Bail
67. It comprises all the means used to enforce those standard of conduct,
which are deemed necessary to protect individuals and to maintain
general community well being. Criminal Justice System
68. It is when in his presence , the person to be arrested has committed, is
actually committing , or is attempting to commit an offense. In flagrante
delicto
69. A pillar in the Philippine Criminal Justice System which is mandated to
administer rehabilitation programs for offenders to get them ready to be
integrated in the community again. Corrections
70. He is the officer of the judiciary who issues warrant of arrest and
determine the culpability of the accused. Judge
71. Who among the following is NOT a law enforcer? Court clerk
72. It is considered as the weakest link of the Philippine criminal justice
system because of its failure to rehabilitate the inmates after serving
their services. Correction