- 1. It is the authority of the court to try/hear cases for the first time to the exclusion of other courts.
A) original jurisdiction
B) exclusive jurisdiction
C) appellate jurisdiction
D) concurrent jurisdiction
- 2. A body officially assembled under authority of law in which judicial power is vested or the administration of justice is delegated.
A) law enforcement
B) corrections
C) prosecution
D) court
- 3. It is tasked for the treatment and rehabilitation of National Prisoner which is under the Department of Justice.
A) BFP
B) PDEA
C) BJMP
D) BUCOR
- 4. It is the suffering that is inflicted by the state for the transgression of the law
A) exemplarity
B) Punishment
C) penalty
D) self-defense
- 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) entrapment
B) seizure
C) Search
D) Raid
- 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) Statement
B) None of these
C) Complaint
D) Information
- 7. What is the antonyms (reverse meaning) of the word arrest?
A) Renounce
B) Set free
C) Apprehend
D) Search
- 8. The judge determines probable cause for purposes of _______.
A) Filing information
B) Acquitting the accused
C) Convicting the accused
D) Issuing warrant of arrest
- 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) "hot pursuit of a person"
D) “in the name of the people"
- 10. What happens if the accused did not argue that there was no preliminary investigation conducted?
A) The right to a preliminary investigation is deemed waived by the accused
B) The case will be dismissed
C) Proceed with the trial of the case
D) Dismiss the case for lack of preliminary investigation
- 11. When must the accused argue that there was no preliminary investigation conducted?
A) During pre-trial
B) During trial
C) Before entering his plea
D) Before 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) Warrant
D) Affidavit
- 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) Affidavit
B) Complaint
C) Warrant
D) Information
- 14. The amicable settlement and arbitration award shall have the force and effect of a ___________
A) None of the above
B) Contract between the parties
C) Obligatory upon the respondent
D) final judgment of a court
- 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) Correct
C) Sometimes
D) Maybe
- 16. The ______________ shall concurrently serve as the secretary of the lupon.
A) barangay secretary
B) barangay kagawad
C) barangay chairman
D) barangay tanod
- 17. Who is the author of Katarungang Pambaranggay Law?
A) Corazon Aquino
B) Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel
C) Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
D) Koko Pimentel
- 18. Who was the President of the Constitutional commission which drafted the 1987 Constitution?
A) Haydee Yorac
B) Hilario Davide Jr.
C) Corazon Aquino
D) Cecilia Munoz Palma
- 19. He was the first chairman of the Presidential Committee on Human Rights.
A) Jose W. Diokno
B) Haydee Yorac
C) William Claver
D) Jose B.L. Reyes
- 20. Submitted by the accused to answer the complaint against him.
A) Affidavit
B) Counter affidavit
C) Reply
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 justice system
D) Criminal procedure
- 22. What do you call a court covering two (2) or more municipalities?
A) MTC’s
B) MCTC
C) MeTC
D) MTC
- 23. The headquarters of the United Nations is found in:
A) Berlin, Germany
B) Geneva, Switzerland
C) Paris France
D) New York City, USA
- 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) Clear and convincing evidence
C) Preponderance of evidence
D) substantive evidence
- 25. When Bail is a matter of right?
A) before conviction by the Regional Trial Court.
B) upon preliminary investigation
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 ad testificandum
C) warrant of arrest
D) subpoena duces tecum
- 28. 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) corrections
D) court
- 29. Composed of 10 to 20 members this body is constituted every three years to oversee katarungang pambarangay.
A) Lupong Tagapamayapa
B) Barangay assembly
C) Barangay court
D) Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo
- 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) plea bargaining
B) preliminary investigation
C) arraignment
D) pre-trial
- 31. Law which created the Katarungang Pambarangay.
A) RA 7610
B) RA 5199
C) RA 7160
D) RA 7060
- 32. He is an arbiter in court who ensues that the defense and the prosecution adhere to the legal requirements of introducing evidences.
A) judge
B) jury
C) sheriff
D) Clerk of court
- 33. It is the authority of the court to review, modified or annul cases decided by inferior courts.
A) original jurisdiction
B) concurrent jurisdiction
C) appellate 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) restorative justice
B) equality of punishment
C) utilitarianism
D) jus desert
- 35. Jurisdiction of the court can be lawfully be acquired with the concurrence of the following requirements, EXCEPT.
A) jurisdiction of the subject matter
B) jurisdiction over the accused
C) jurisdiction over the territory
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) None of these
B) Status offense
C) Recognizance
D) Bail
- 37. It is the authority which selects and recommend for the appointment of the members of the judiciary.
A) Integrated bar of the Philippines
B) Judicial and Bar council
C) Supreme Court
D) Secretary of Justice
- 38. Upon motion of the proper party, arraignment shall be suspended on the following grounds:
A) All of these
B) The accused appears to be suffering from unsound mental condition.
C) there exist a prejudicial question.
D) A petition for review of the resolution of the prosecutor is pending either at the DOJ or office of the President.
- 39. It is conducted for the purpose of expediting the trial of the case which is mandatory in criminal cases
A) pre-trial
B) preliminary investigation
C) custodial investigation
D) plea bargaining
- 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) Subpoena Duces tecum
B) All of the above
C) Search warrants
D) Subpoena Ad testificandum
- 41. The discharged of the accused person to stand as the witness to the prosecution will______?
A) operates as an admission of the offense.
B) serve as an exempting circumstances but will not be a bar for future prosecution for the same 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. XIII, Section 17
B) Art. VII, Section 13
C) Art. VII, Section 17
D) Art. XIII, Section 13
- 43. When bail is a discretionary?
A) Upon conviction by the RTC not punishable by reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment.
B) 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.
C) Upon conviction by the RTC exceeding 6years but not more than 20 years who has previously escaped from legal confinement.
D) Upon conviction by the RTC exceeding 6years but not more than 20 years who is a recidivist.
- 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) Government employee
B) person in authority
C) Agent of person in authority
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) Certificate to file action
B) Certificate of Non-arbitration
C) Certificate of Non-Settlement
D) complaint affidavit
- 46. The Court of Appeals has total of___ justices
A) 69
B) 300
C) 15
D) 68
- 47. The trial of a case shall commence with ___ days from receipt of the pre-trial order?
A) 20 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 15 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) Prejudicial question
C) custodial investigation
D) preliminary investigation
- 49. Judgment becomes final when?
A) the period for perfecting an appeal lapse
B) when the sentenced is partially of totally satisfied or served.
C) When he applied for probation
D) when the accused waived in writing his right to appeal.
E) all of these
- 50. Who heads the Lupon Tagapamayapa as prescribed in Republic Act 7160?
A) Barangay Chairman
B) Provincial Governor
C) District Representative
D) City Mayor
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