- 1. It is the authority of the court to try/hear cases for the first time to the exclusion of other courts.
A) appellate jurisdiction
B) original jurisdiction
C) concurrent jurisdiction
D) exclusive jurisdiction
- 2. A body officially assembled under authority of law in which judicial power is vested or the administration of justice is delegated.
A) prosecution
B) law enforcement
C) court
D) corrections
- 3. It is tasked for the treatment and rehabilitation of National Prisoner which is under the Department of Justice.
A) PDEA
B) BJMP
C) BFP
D) BUCOR
- 4. It is the suffering that is inflicted by the state for the transgression of the law
A) self-defense
B) penalty
C) Punishment
D) exemplarity
- 5. It refers to the examination of an individual’s person, house, papers or effects, or other buildings and premises to discover contraband or some evidence of guilt to be used in the prosecution of a criminal action:
A) seizure
B) entrapment
C) Raid
D) Search
- 6. It is 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.
A) None of these
B) Complaint
C) Statement
D) Information
- 7. What is the antonyms (reverse meaning) of the word arrest?
A) Set free
B) Renounce
C) Apprehend
D) Search
- 8. The judge determines probable cause for purposes of _______.
A) Acquitting the accused
B) Convicting the accused
C) Issuing warrant of arrest
D) Filing information
- 9. What is the literal meaning of the Latin phrase "In flagrante delicto"?
A) "delicate flower flagrance"
B) "caught in the act of wrong"
C) “in the name of the people"
D) "hot pursuit of a person"
- 10. What happens if the accused did not argue that there was no preliminary investigation conducted?
A) Dismiss the case for lack of preliminary investigation
B) The right to a preliminary investigation is deemed waived by the accused
C) The case will be dismissed
D) Proceed with the trial of the case
- 11. When must the accused argue that there was no preliminary investigation conducted?
A) Before entering his plea
B) During trial
C) Before trial
D) During pre-trial
- 12. ________ is an accusation in writing charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the prosecutor and filed with court
A) Complaint
B) Information
C) Affidavit
D) Warrant
- 13. ________ is a sworn written statement charging a person with an offense, subscribed by the offended party, any peace officer, or other public officer charged with the enforcement of the law violated.
A) Warrant
B) Affidavit
C) Complaint
D) Information
- 14. The amicable settlement and arbitration award shall have the force and effect of a ___________
A) Contract between the parties
B) Obligatory upon the respondent
C) final judgment of a court
D) None of the above
- 15. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) is exempted under Katarungang Pambaranggay Law.
A) False
B) Sometimes
C) Maybe
D) Correct
- 16. The ______________ shall concurrently serve as the secretary of the lupon.
A) barangay kagawad
B) barangay chairman
C) barangay tanod
D) barangay secretary
- 17. Who is the author of Katarungang Pambaranggay Law?
A) Corazon Aquino
B) Koko Pimentel
C) Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel
D) Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
- 18. Who was the President of the Constitutional commission which drafted the 1987 Constitution?
A) Haydee Yorac
B) Cecilia Munoz Palma
C) Corazon Aquino
D) Hilario Davide Jr.
- 19. He was the first chairman of the Presidential Committee on Human Rights.
A) Haydee Yorac
B) William Claver
C) Jose B.L. Reyes
D) Jose W. Diokno
- 20. Submitted by the accused to answer the complaint against him.
A) Reply
B) Counter affidavit
C) Affidavit
D) Compliant affidavit
- 21. A principle which requires a process of resolving conflicts with the maximum involvement of the victim, the offender and the community. It seeks to obtain reparation for the victim; reconciliation of the offender, the offended and the community; and reassurance to the offender that he/she can be reintegrated into society. It also enhances public safety by activating the offender, the victim and the community in prevention strategies.
A) Restorative justice
B) Juvenile justice system
C) Criminal procedure
D) Criminal justice system
- 22. What do you call a court covering two (2) or more municipalities?
A) MCTC
B) MTC’s
C) MeTC
D) MTC
- 23. The headquarters of the United Nations is found in:
A) New York City, USA
B) Geneva, Switzerland
C) Paris France
D) Berlin, Germany
- 24. It is that degree of proof requires in criminal case which would convince a reasonable mind based on moral certainty but which nevertheless does not preclude the possibility of error.
A) proof beyond reasonable doubt
B) Preponderance of evidence
C) substantive evidence
D) Clear and convincing evidence
- 25. When Bail is a matter of right?
A) upon preliminary investigation
B) before conviction by the Regional Trial Court.
C) upon conviction by the Regional Trial Court.
D) Before or after conviction by the metropolitan, Municipal or Municipal circuit trial court.
- 26. The pillar of the CJS which is not under the executive branch of the government.
A) prosecution
B) court
C) correction
D) law enforcement
- 27. It is a process directed to a person requiring him to attend and to testify or to bring with him any books or documents under his control at the trial of an action
A) subpoena
B) subpoena duces tecum
C) subpoena ad testificandum
D) warrant of arrest
- 28. A body officially assembled under authority of law in which judicial power is vested or the administration of justice is delegated.
A) court
B) prosecution
C) law enforcement
D) corrections
- 29. Composed of 10 to 20 members this body is constituted every three years to oversee katarungang pambarangay.
A) Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo
B) Barangay assembly
C) Lupong Tagapamayapa
D) Barangay court
- 30. A negotiation between the defense counsel and the prosecutor, aimed at reaching an agreement whereby the prosecutor uses discretion to obtain from the judge a lighter sentence in exchange for the defendant’s entering a guilty plea.
A) arraignment
B) preliminary investigation
C) pre-trial
D) plea bargaining
- 31. Law which created the Katarungang Pambarangay.
A) RA 7060
B) RA 7160
C) RA 5199
D) RA 7610
- 32. He is an arbiter in court who ensues that the defense and the prosecution adhere to the legal requirements of introducing evidences.
A) sheriff
B) judge
C) Clerk of court
D) jury
- 33. It is the authority of the court to review, modified or annul cases decided by inferior courts.
A) original jurisdiction
B) appellate jurisdiction
C) concurrent jurisdiction
D) exclusive jurisdiction
- 34. The philosophy of justice that asserts that those who violate the rights of others deserve to be punished. The severity of the punishment should be commensurate with the seriousness of the crime
A) jus desert
B) utilitarianism
C) restorative justice
D) equality of punishment
- 35. Jurisdiction of the court can be lawfully be acquired with the concurrence of the following requirements, EXCEPT.
A) jurisdiction over the territory
B) jurisdiction over the accused
C) jurisdiction of the subject matter
D) jurisdiction over the person of the victim
- 36. An undertaking in lieu of a bond assumed by a parent or custodian who shall be responsible for the appearance in court of the child in conflict with the law, when required is known as
A) Bail
B) Recognizance
C) None of these
D) Status offense
- 37. It is the authority which selects and recommend for the appointment of the members of the judiciary.
A) Supreme Court
B) Integrated bar of the Philippines
C) Judicial and Bar council
D) Secretary of Justice
- 38. Upon motion of the proper party, arraignment shall be suspended on the following grounds:
A) there exist a prejudicial question.
B) All of these
C) A petition for review of the resolution of the prosecutor is pending either at the DOJ or office of the President.
D) The accused appears to be suffering from unsound mental condition.
- 39. It is conducted for the purpose of expediting the trial of the case which is mandatory in criminal cases
A) pre-trial
B) plea bargaining
C) preliminary investigation
D) custodial investigation
- 40. It is an order in writing issued in the name of the People of the Philippines, signed by a judge and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for personal property described therein and bring it before the court.
A) All of the above
B) Subpoena Duces tecum
C) Search warrants
D) Subpoena Ad testificandum
- 41. The discharged of the accused person to stand as the witness to the prosecution will______?
A) serve as an exempting circumstances but will not be a bar for future prosecution for the same offense.
B) operates as an admission of the offense.
C) serve as a mitigating circumstance.
D) operates as an acquittal and shall be a bar to future prosecution of the same offense.
- 42. What particular provision of the Constitution which mandates the creation of the Commission on Human Rights?
A) Art. VII, Section 13
B) Art. XIII, Section 13
C) Art. VII, Section 17
D) Art. XIII, Section 17
- 43. When bail is a discretionary?
A) Upon conviction by the RTC exceeding 6years but not more than 20 years when there is undue risk that he may commit another crime during the pendency of the appeal.
B) Upon conviction by the RTC exceeding 6years but not more than 20 years who has previously escaped from legal confinement.
C) Upon conviction by the RTC exceeding 6years but not more than 20 years who is a recidivist.
D) Upon conviction by the RTC not punishable by reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment.
- 44. Any person directly vested with jurisdiction (AOR), whether as an individual or as a member of some court, Government Corporation, board or commission.
A) Agent of person in authority
B) person in authority
C) Government employee
D) Government officer
- 45. This document is required by the Prosecutor’s Office before it can entertain a complaint on a case covered by the Barangay Court.
A) complaint affidavit
B) Certificate of Non-Settlement
C) Certificate of Non-arbitration
D) Certificate to file action
- 46. The Court of Appeals has total of___ justices
A) 68
B) 69
C) 15
D) 300
- 47. The trial of a case shall commence with ___ days from receipt of the pre-trial order?
A) 30 days
B) 15 days
C) 20 days
D) 60 days
- 48. Is an inquiry or proceeding to determine whether there is sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed and the respondent is probably guilty thereof, and should be held for trial (Probable cause).
A) inquest proceeding
B) custodial investigation
C) preliminary investigation
D) Prejudicial question
- 49. Judgment becomes final when?
A) when the accused waived in writing his right to appeal.
B) when the sentenced is partially of totally satisfied or served.
C) When he applied for probation
D) all of these
E) the period for perfecting an appeal lapse
- 50. Who heads the Lupon Tagapamayapa as prescribed in Republic Act 7160?
A) Provincial Governor
B) City Mayor
C) Barangay Chairman
D) District Representative
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