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INSTRUCTIONS: Read each question carefully and select the best answer. Write the letter of your choice on
the answer sheet provided. Absolutely no ERASURES or ANY ALTERATIONS are allowed. Please be guided.
1. What is considered as the highest or supreme law of the land that describes the basic principles of the state?
A. Law C. Constitution
B. Statute D. Philippine Constitution
4. What branch of the government consists of the Senate and the House of Representative which task to establish laws and policies to
maintain order and provide directional guidelines for the government and the public in accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution?
A. Executive Branch C. Judiciary Branch
B. Legislative Branch D. Taxation Branch
5. What article in the constitution enumerates specific protections against the abuse of state power, most of which are similar to the
provisions of the U.S. Constitution?
A. Article III C. Article V
B. Article IV D. Article VI
6. Which among the following situations does not illustrate deprivation of liberty?
A. Alucard who lost his arm because of an extreme injury.
B. Baxia who was put to jail awaiting trial for the criminal offense.
C. Fredrinn who was prevented from traveling abroad.
D. Leomord who was arrested for theft.
7. What aspect of due process pertains to the method or manner by which the law is enforced. It requires a procedure which hears
before it condemns, which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial.
A. Procedural due process C. Equal protection of law
B. Substantive due process D. All of these
8. What is considered as the newest addition and implied provision of the law as a justifying circumstance of the Revised Penal Code as
created by a special law?
A. Battered woman syndrome C. Minority
B. Seniority D. Obfuscation
9. What does the latin maxim “salus populi suprema lex esto” means?
A. The welfare of the community is the paramount
B. The safety of the people is the asset of the nation
C. The welfare of the people is the supreme law
D. The democracy of the people is the primary concern
10. All our laws adhere to human rights but not all our human rights adhere only to the constitution. The statement is not false.
A. Yes, because human rights are also dependent to statutory laws
B. No, because human rights forth by the constitution
C. Yes, because of the international laws and its provision
D. No, because without laws there will be no human rights.
11. Paquito, situated his house near the opening of the drainage system of the city because he has no land to construct on. However,
the police authorities destroyed his house because he is considered as an illegal settler. Does the destruction violate the rights of the
latter?
A. Yes, they should’ve secured permit first before the destruction
B. No, the police authorities protected him against from possible danger.
C. Yes, since he did not give consent to the destruction.
D. No, since he doesn’t have the right.
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13. It is the part of the constitution which list the basic rights of a person that the constitution seeks to protect from any violation by
the government?
A. Political rights C. Civil rights
B. Human rights D. Bill of rights
14. What refers to the loss of any of the various physical and mental attributes which man must have to live as a human being?
A. Deprivation of Property C. Deprivation of Liberty
B. Deprivation of Life D. Deprivation of Rights
15. The act of filing a complaint against the accused until on the final disposition of the case in which it follows the procedure
prescribed by law is known to be what type of right?
A. The right to speedy trial
B. The right to be informed of nature and cause of accusation against him
C. The right to equal protection of law
D. The right to due process of law
16. ____________ are rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution.
A. Legal Rights C. Bill of Rights
B. Constitutional Rights D. Statutory Rights
17. What right of an individual to be left alone, or the right without the interference by other people in matters which they are not
really concerned?
A. Right to be secluded C. Right to privacy
B. Right to solitude D. Right to isolation
18. Republic Act 4200 known as anti-wiretapping acts which was created for the purposes of protecting _______________.
A. the freedom of information C. the privacy of communication
B. the right to form association D. the right to freedom of expression
19. This pertains to the right on the part of the citizens to gather peaceably in public meeting to hear what ideas will be expressed
there or to discuss subjects in which they are interested.
A. Right to petition C. Right to conference
B. Right to association D. Right to assembly
20. The act of police officer Bubu who exercises his duty and prevents Aling Bebang from travelling to South Korea to see Lee Min Ho
constitute a violation of what right?
A. Right to liberty C. Right to transfer
B. Right to freedom from abode and travel D. All of these
21. The following are not limitation to the right to travel, except.
A. Red who wants to travel for work
B. Blue who wants to travel in Italy for vacation
C. Green who wants to travel despite of his pending criminal case
D. Yellow who wants to travel for his chemotherapy
22. Mr. Bagito has been arrested by PO1 Mulawin for the crime of homicide, during trial it was found out that the latter did not inform
the former about his rights under RA 7438. Therefore, PO1 Mulawin is –
A. Shall be considered guilty for obstruction of justice
B. Shall be liable for human rights violation
C. Shall be penalized according to the above-mentioned law
D. Shall be relieved from the active performance of his duty
23. The rights of an accused under Section 12, paragraph 1 can be waived only if?
A. Waived in writing in the presence of a police officer
B. Waived orally in the presence of counsel
C. Waived in the presence of counsel
D. Waived in writing and in the presence of counsel
24. Which among the following is a requirement before a confession be admitted as admissible in evidence?
A. The confession of the accused must be express and categorical in order for it to be admissible
B. It must be given voluntarily by the accused because if it is involuntarily given, it will be inadmissible.
C. The confession must always be in writing and understood by the accused.
D. The written confession must be signed by the accused in the presence of a counsel together with the
aforementioned choices
25. What right prevents delays in the administration of justice. In which, if the accused is innocent a delay means continuing injustice
for him?
A. Right to public trial C. Right to speedy trial
B. Right to impartial trial D. Right to bail
26. Every accused shall enjoy this right until the accusation against such a person is proven.
A. Right to be informed C. Presumption of innocence
B. Right to public trial D. Right to bail
27. Which among the following situation is not a ground for the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus?
A. If there is an actual invasion C. If there is an actual presence of rebellion
B. When the public safety requires it D. When there is no declaration by the president
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28. Which of the following Commission that is independent constitutional office task to investigate all forms of Human Rights Violation
for the protection of civil & political rights of the citizen of the Philippines?
A. Commission on Human Rights C. Civil Service Commission
B. Commission on Election D. Commission on Audit
29. A police officer in Baguio City who maliciously obtains a court order explaining that it is his way to easily evict hard-headed illegal
settlers residing in a landslide prone area. Does the police officer correct?
A. Yes, he just did what needs to be done C. Yes, since it is allowed by law
B. No, he has no right to do it D. No, it is in violation of RPC
30. The Human Rights Council is composed of ___ State representatives and is tasked with strengthening the promotion and protection
of human rights around the globe by addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them, including
responding to human rights emergencies.
A. Forty-Seven C. Two hundred
D. Sixty
B. Fifty-four
31. What are the two areas covered by International Humanitarian Law?
A. General Assembly and UDHR C. Geneva Law and UN Law
D. IHRL and ICC
B. Hague Law and Geneva Law
32. Aba Sayyakh and the PNP troops had a chance military encounter in the mountainous part of North Cotabato. In the armed clash,
Aba Sayyakh captured PO1 Dennis Sia. While being held captive for five days, the Aba Sayyakh fed PO1 Sia with dog food and his own
urine was made his drinking water. His toenails on left foot were pulled out. PO1 Sia suffered at the hands of Aba Sayyakh. One night,
PO1 was able to escape and was rescued by the civilians. Is there a violation of the international humanitarian law (IHL) as PO1 was
considered a prisoner of war (POW)?
A. Yes. The IHL states that POWs must be treated humanely.
B. No. An enemy will always be an enemy.
C. Yes. A POW must only be fed with rice.
D. No. The enemy has the choice on what to feed for their POWs.
33. Adopted in 1948, this is generally agreed to be the foundation of international human rights law and has inspired a rich body of
legally binding international human rights treaties.
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights C. International Human Rights Law
B. International Criminal Court D. Human Rights Law
34. Hilario is an artist. He painted on a white large canvas a small can of sardines in the upper right corner. The municipal social work
department got offended because the aid they are giving to each family in the barangay is only one can of sardines and five kilos of
rice. The municipal social worker reported the matter to the mayor. The mayor ordered the arrest of Hilario because of his painting.
The mayor said that the painting is offensive to the municipal government and Hilario is shaming the mayor in public. Is the right of
Hilario to expression violated?
A. No. The order for the arrest of Hilario was valid.
B. Yes. There is nothing in the painting of Hilario that posed clear and present danger nor is the artwork
pornographic.
C. Yes. The painting is about sardines.
D. No. Artworks which insult the government must be stopped.
35. The elements of PNP in Quezon conducted a buy-bust operation against Mot-Mot at 4:00 in the morning. The police, after seeing
the delivery of 0.023 grams of shabu and the payment of P5,000.00, immediately alighted and arrested Mot-Mot. PO1 Jenina Reyes
recited the rights of the accused to MotMot. During the trial, the lawyer of Motmot argued that the arrest was illegal because the
operatives did not show to Motmot a warrant of arrest. Is the contention correct?
A. Yes. All arrests must be made with a warrant of arrest.
B. No. There is no need for a warrant of arrest because the crime is committed in the presence and view of the
police officers.
C. No. Miranda rights were recited to Motmot.
D. Yes. The arrest must be made in a reasonable time and not in the early hours of morning.
36. Cathy wanted to run for elections as a town Mayor, however, she lacked one of the requirements which is the residency
requirement, therefore, her name was removed by the Commission on Elections. What specific right covers this situation?
A. Civil Rights C. Statutory Rights
D. Constitutional Rights
B. Political Rights
38. These are rights guaranteed by the Legislative branch of the Government through enactment of laws that protects and regulates
the rights of everyone.
A. Civil Rights C. Statutory Rights
D. Constitutional Rights
B. Political Rights
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40. This is proclaimed by the UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end
that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to
promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and
effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories
under their jurisdiction.
A. Philippine Bill of Human Rights C. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B. International Human Rights Committee D. UN Human Rights Review Panel
42. The inherent power of the Government regulates not only property but, more importantly, the liberty of private persons, and
virtually all the people.
A. Police power C. Power of eminent domain
B. Power of taxation D. None of these
43. This refers to the compensation individuals receive when their property gets seized by the government for public use.
A. Payment C. Tax
B. Just Compensation D. None of the above
44. This restricts the means and methods of warfare and includes the limitations of weapons to be used during armed conflict.
A. Hague Law C. IHL
B. Geneva Law D. Additional Protocols of 1977
45. These rights guarantee the security of people against States’ agents in abusing the exercise of the States inherent powers: police
power, eminent domain and taxation.
A. Legal Rights C. Political Rights
B. Bill of Rights D. Civil Rights
46. An independent and neutral organization that monitors respect for IHL and reports violations to the pertinent authorities.
A. International Humanitarian Law C. International Human Rights Law
D. ICRC
B. Detaining Power
47. One of the principles of IHL forbids the infliction of suffering or destruction not necessary for the accomplishment of legitimate
military purposes.
A. Principle of Military Necessity C. Principle of Humanity
D. Principle of Necessity
B. Principle of Proportionality
48. It requires a procedure which hears before it condemns, which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial.
A. Procedural due process C. Due Process
B. Substantive due process D. None of the foregoing
49. A husband has been experiencing certain abuses from his aggressive wife, as a result of such violence he files a case against the
latter violating RA 9262, does the action of the husband correct?
A. Yes, since it violates his rights against abuses
B. No, he should specify the complaint
C. Yes, RA 9262 protects all right of individual.
D. No, he must file it in accordance with RPC
50. Which among the following is not protected under anti-violence against women and their children (VAWC) law?
A. Wife
B. Decease wife
C. A woman with whom the offender has or had sexual relations with
D. The legitimate or illegitimate child of the woman within or without the family abode
51. What is/are the Miranda Rights of the accused that can be waived?
A. The right to be informed of his rights
B. The right to remain silent
C. The right to remain silent and right to counsel
D. The right to an attorney or to counsel and the right to be informed of his rights
53. This doctrine states that any evidence illegally obtained is inadmissible as evidence in the court proceedings.
A. Doctrine of Absorption of Crimes C. Doctrine of Fruit of Poisonous Tree
B. Miranda vs. Arizona D. Warrantless Arrest Doctrine
54. An act of taking a personal’s property and placing it under the police custody is known as:
A. Impoundment C. Seizure
B. Search D. Confiscation
55. The following are the circumstances when an extrajudicial confession admissible, except-
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A. Voluntary C. In writing
B. Implied D. None of the foregoing
56. One night, Isiderio and his thirteen other companions planned to have a rally the following morning, May 1. This is to remember
Labor Day. In the morning, his group gathered at Plaza Libertad. Then at 1030am, they got their bolos, brandished in the air, and
yelled “We will destroy this government. We will kill all the leaders”. Then the PNP patrol came and ordered the rallyists to put down
their bolos. They were ordered to go home, which they did. At 3:00 pm that day, Isiderio, in a press conference, asserted that the right
to assembly was violated. Is the claim of Isiderio’s group valid?
A. Yes. The government through the PNP must tolerate all rallies.
B. No. The brandishing of bolos is a clear and present danger which is not within the scope anymore of freedom of
assembly and expression.
C. Yes. Their bolos were not pointed at anyone, hence, there is no danger to speak of.
D. No. They are not in the act of killing leaders
57. It is known as the “National Human Rights Consciousness Week Act of 2002.”
A. RA 9262 C. RA 7438
B. RA 9201 D. None of the aforementioned
58. This declares the Filipino citizen’s rights and privileges that the Constitution must protect.
A. UDHR
B. ICCPR
C. Article III of the 1987 Constitution
D. International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
59. What declared the effectivity of the creation of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as provided for in the 1987 Philippine
Constitution?
A. E.O No. 292 C. Article IX of the 1987 Constitution
B. Article XIII, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution D. E.O No. 163
60. The Commission on Human Rights shall be composed of a Chairman and four Members who must be natural-born citizens of the
Philippines and, at the time of their appointment, at least thirty-five years of age and must not have been candidates for any elective
position in the elections immediately preceding their appointment. This statement is-
A. True C. False
B. Partly True D. Partly False
61. What section of the Bill of Rights states that “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 law”?
A. Sec. 2 C. Sec. 3
B. Sec. 4 D. Sec. 1
62. The Employees' Compensation Program is the tax-exempt compensation program for employees and their dependents created
under what law?
A. PD 226 C. PD 626
D. PD 626
B. PD 662
63. What Art. of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of
the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.”?
A. Art. 5 C. Art. 12
B. Art. 27 D. Art. 4
64. Under Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, intentionally directing attacks against cultural heritage may
be considered a war crime, and must be punished. This statement is:
A. True C. False
B. Partly True D. Partly False
65. How many articles are there under the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
A. 12 C. 18
B. 24 D. 50
66. A valid warrant of arrest must particularly describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. This statement
is-
A. True C. Partially True
B. False D. Partially false
67. An independent and neutral organization that monitors respect for IHL and reports violations to the pertinent authorities.
A. International Humanitarian Law C. International Human Rights Law
D. ICRC
B. Detaining Power
68. Which of the following is not true about the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
A. It is composed of the preamble and 18 articles.
B. The constitution provided for three government branches, namely the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
C. Three independent Constitutional Commissions were created, namely the Civil Service Commission,
Commission on Elections, and Commission of Human Rights.
D. None of the foregoing
69. This body exercises principal responsibility for UN human rights activities. It is mandated to respond to serious violations of human
rights and to undertake preventive action
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A. Security Council
B. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
C. Senior Adviser for Peace
D. None of the above
71. One of the aspects of due process requires that the law itself, not merely the procedures by which the law would be enforced, is
fair, reasonable and just.
A. Substantive Due Process C. Due Process of law
B. Procedural Due Process D. Equal Protection of the law
75. It refers to an independent office with primary functions to investigate complaints of all forms of human rights violations, promote
the protection of, respect for and the enhancements of the people's human rights including civil and political rights in the Philippines
A. Commission on Human Rights C. CHR
B. Komisyon sa Karapatang Pantao D. All of the aforementioned
76. The major functional areas of CHR includes the investigation and case management of complaints of violations, including all the
powers and services in aid of investigation, of civil and political rights as well as economic, social, and cultural rights?
A. Human Rights Protection C. Human Rights Promotion
D. None of the aforementioned
B. Human Rights Policy Advisory
77. The dove bearing an olive branch as official logo of CHR signifies:
A. Equality C. Justice
D. Fairness
B. Peace
78. What specialized agency under the UN strives to protect cultural heritage under attack, support freedom of artistic expression, and
foster the participation of local communities in the identification, safeguarding and transmission of their heritage?
A. UDHR C. League of Nations
D. UNESCO
B. International Human Rights
79. This includes the right of the individuals and communities to know, understand, visit, make use of, maintain, exchange, and
develop cultural heritage and cultural expressions, as well as to benefit from the cultural heritage and cultural expression of others.
A. Cultural Rights C. Culture
B. Cultural Heritage D. Cultural Diversity
81. Jun, a broadcaster and radio commentator, lashed out at the members of the Sanggguniang Bayan of Aloha for allocating a budget
for the purchase of an overpriced face shield. The market price of said faceshield is P10.00 each only but the allocated cost is P35.00
each for the same brand in the market. Hon. Pablo Juan sponsored a resolution condemning the broadcaster and recommended the
closure of the radio station. The SB of Aloha unanimously passed the said resolution. Exercising police power, the local government of
Aloha closed the radio station and threatened Jun. Is the right to free expression of the media practitioner Jun violated?
A. No. Members of the media must not criticize the government
B. No. The SB members were correct in condemning the broadcaster.
C. Yes. The acts of the SB of Aloha, as public servants, must be open to public scrutiny. There is nothing in the
comment of Jun that poses clear and present danger.
D. Yes. The passage of the resolution is illegal.
83. The following are the basis and purpose of the right of privacy of communication and correspondence EXCEPT;
A. The right covers all forms of private communication and correspondence
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B. Right designed to secure enjoyment of one’s private life
C. Right existing in the state of nature
D. None of the foregoing
84. Insia plans to visit her child in the province of Antique. However, the province is placed under ECQ due to high cases of COVID.
When Insia was already at the border of Capiz-Aklan, she was stopped by the control team of IATF and the PNP. Insia said that her
right to travel was violated. Is Insia correct?
A. No. Freedom to travel is not absolute if there is a threat to public health.
B. No. The PNP has the right to stop a person even if there is no pandemic
C. Yes. Freedom to travel is absolute.
D. Yes. The border control is illegal.
85. Mayor Alvarez, in the midst of the pandemic, never cared to give aid to those who lost their jobs. He never bothered to provide
assistance to the families who were quarantined. In desperation, Juan, a trisikad driver who can no longer feed his family, posted on
Facebook saying: “I hope our leaders will have mercy on us. We are now starving to death. Do not be inutile, please.” The mayor
ordered the NBI for the investigation and arrest of Juan. The mayor said that Juan is disrespectful. Is the right of Juan violated?
A. No. The mayor is correct in ordering the arrest of Juan.
B. No. The word inutile is disrespectful.
C. Yes. The people, like Juan, have the right to air their legitimate grievances to the government as public officials
are accountable to the people.
D. Yes. The right of Juan is absolute.
86. The exercise of the three inherent powers is subject at all times to the limitations and requirements of the Constitution.
A. False. By being inherent, it must be absolute.
B. True. These inherent powers must never trample upon the constitutional provision on the Bill of Rights.
C. False. These powers will not operate if it is subject to constitutional limitations.
D. Maybe. It is up for the government to decide.
87. X and Y made a contract of their own. They stated on their contract that X will give a sum of money amounting to Php. 20,000.00
as payment for 4 matured female goats and 5 matured male goats. Y received the money and delivered 9 goats to X. However, 4 of
the female goats are not yet matured. Can X impair/amend his contract to Y?
A. Yes, X can amend his contract with Y. In fact, X can also revoke such a contract because Y deceives X by not
following the contents of their contract.
B. It depends, the impairment of contract X and Y can only be changed or legally modified by a subsequent law.
C. No, X cannot impair his contract with Y. It is stated in the law that terms and conditions cannot be changed without the
consent of the other.
D. All of the choices are incorrect.
88. The Power of Eminent Domain which is the power of the government to expropriate private property for public use, is also known
as:
A. Power of just compensation C. Power of expropriation
D. Government expropriation
B. Constitutional power
90. The Province of Java passed an Ordinance requiring all citizens to come to the plaza every 6:00 in the evening to pray in front of
the Roman Catholic Church. Erich questioned the ordinance as it violates the freedom of religion of the people of Java. Is Erich correct?
A. No. The government has the right to compel people to pray before the church.
B. No. Praying is not a crime.
C. Yes. No one can be compelled to pray before any church or religion. The province violated the non-
establishment clause.
D. Yes. 6:00pm is dangerous for the people to go to the Roman Catholic Church as it is getting dark already
91. With the current situation that we are facing now caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government enforced restrictions on its
inhabitants, particularly restriction to travel.
A. Programmable Rights C. Derogable Rights
B. Economic Rights D. Absolute rights
92. The right to liberty can be restricted if a person is found guilty of a crime by a court of law. This example is what characteristics of
human rights?
A. Non-discriminatory C. Inalienable
D. Indivisible
B. Universal
93. Basically, every person is guaranteed to have the right to life and it commences upon conception. What specific right covers this
situation?
A. Human Rights C. Constitutional Rights
D. Statutory Rights
B. Civil Rights
94. This restriction is based on the subject matter of the utterance or speech.
A. Content-neutral regulation C. Content-based regulation or censorship
B. Speech and Expression D. None of these
95. This rule requires that the evil consequences sought to be prevented must be substantive, “extremely serious and the degree of
imminence extremely high.”
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A. Balancing of interest test C. Dangerous tendency doctrine
B. Clear and present danger rule D. None of these
96. Which of the following statements below is not included in the non-establishment clause?
A. Pass laws which aid one or all religions or prefer one over another.
B. Influence a person to go to or stay away from church against his will
C. Separation of the State and Church
D. Force him to profess a belief or disbelief in any religion
97. What is Art. III Bill of Rights Sec. 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
A. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
B. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person.
C. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
D. The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public
safety or order requires otherwise as prescribed by law
98. It is a confession made out of court, and not as a part of a judicial examination or investigation.
A. Confession C. Admission
B. Extra-judicial Confession D. Judicial Confession
99. Who is the petitioner in the Miranda vs Arizona case that confessed to a violent crime after two hours of police interrogation and
signed a statement that he confessed?
A. Chito Miranda
B. Mapp Miranda
C. Ernesto Miranda
D. Kiko Miranda
100. In this worldwide gathering, it is noted that States have a duty to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental
freedoms, regardless of their political, economic and cultural systems.
A. 1993 Vienna World Conference on Human Rights
B. 2020 Vision of Human Rights
C. Peace Process in the New Decade
D. None of the above