- 1. The probation officer shall submit to the court the investigation report on a defendant not later than____ days from receipt of the order of said court to conduct the investigation
A) 15 days
B) 10 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
- 2. The probationer shall present himself to the Probation Office for initial interview or initial reporting within____ of the grant of probation. from receipt of the order
A) 1 month
B) 3 days
C) 1 day
D) 25 hrs
- 3. Amnesty is granted for____ offenses
A) Political
B) Administrative
C) Civil
- 4. It is an act of clemency by which a heavier or longer sentence is reduced to a lighter or shorter term.
A) Reprieve
B) Amnesty
C) Pardon
D) Commutation of Sentence
- 5. A pardon which releases the wrongdoer from punishment and restores the offender's civil rights without qualification
A) Probation
B) Conditional Pardon
C) Absolute Pardon
- 6. Shall refer to Absolute Pardon, Conditional Pardon, Commutation of Sentence and Reprieve as may be granted by the President of the Philippines
A) Probation
B) Parole
C) Pardon
D) Executive Clemency
- 7. In the duration of Probation, if the petitioner is convicted to an imprisonment of 1 to 6 years, how long he/she will undergo probation supervision?
A) maximum probation of 2 years
B) minimum probation of 2 years
C) maximum 6 years
D) minimum 6 years
- 8. The following are the disqualification in granting Executive Clemency, except
A) Convicted of Sedition
B) Petioner is recidivist
C) He/she had been once granted by conditional pardon and violated any of its conditions
D) Petitioner is suffering from insanity
- 9. During the conduct of the PSI,___ must be gathered from those persons who have direct personal knowledge of the applicant, offended party, family member, and/or their relatives, including barangay officials and disinterested persons
A) Personal Information
B) Social Information
C) None of these
D) Collateral Information
- 10. Under the law, the PRESIDENT has the power to grant pardons, commutations, amnesty for all offenses except___and remit fines and forfeitures after the recipient has been convicted
A) crime against chastity
B) crime against national security
C) impeachment cases
D) crime against person
- 11. A citizens of good repute and probity appointed to assist in the supervision of probationers, parolees and pardonees.
A) Probation Officer
B) CPPO
C) Probation Aides
D) Investigating Officer
- 12. Amnesty came form the Greek word,___
A) amnestiya
B) amnestia
C) amnestiy
D) amnestiaa
- 13. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE 4 FORMS OF EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY, EXCEPT
A) REPRIEVE
B) PAROLE
C) PARDON
D) COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE
- 14. After actual receipt of the Termination Order finally discharging the probationer,___ the shall formally close the probation case and keep client's case file.
A) Court
B) Probation Officer
C) Probation Office
- 15. The___ conducts initial supervision interview upon arrival of client explaining the terms and conditions of probation contained in the Court Order. Formulate with the client, the supervision treatment plan.
A) PROBATION OFFICER
B) CPPO
C) INVESTIGATING OFFICER
D) COURT
- 16. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the individual to whom it is granted without any condition
A) Parole
B) Conditional Pardon
C) Probation
D) Absolute Pardon
- 17. The Pardon is granted___conviction of a person.
A) anytime
B) before
C) after
- 18. It shall refer to the reduction of the duration of prison sentence.
A) Commutation of Sentence
B) Amnesty
C) Pardon
D) Reprieve
- 19. The following may apply for executive clemency, except.
A) None of these
B) A prisoner not eligible for Parole
C) A prisoner who suffer from insanity
D) A prisoner who is physically and mentally fit
- 20. Within how many days from receipt of the court order, the Probation Officer shall conduct an initial interview with the petitioner?
A) 10
B) 5
C) 3
D) 15
- 21. Who may grant Executive Clemency?
A) PPA
B) BPP
C) Court
D) President
- 22. The following are the Optional Conditions in Probation, except.
A) cooperate with his program of probation treatment and supervision
B) to report to the assigned Probation Officer on case at least once a month during the period of Probation
C) refrain from visiting houses of ill - repute
D) comply with a program of payment of civil liability to the offended party or his heirs, when required by the Trial Court as embodied in its decision or resolution
- 23. The____gathers information on the petitioner's personality, character, antecedents, environment and other relevant information, including community resources which shall be utilized in the rehabilitation of the client
A) TRIAL COURT
B) PSI
C) BPP
D) COURT
- 24. After expiration of the probation period the____may order the final discharge of the probationer upon finding that he has fulfilled the probation terms and conditions and, thereupon, the probation supervision case is deemed terminated
A) Trial Court
B) Regional Trial Court
C) CPPO
D) Supreme Court
- 25. Conditional pardon is in the nature of a contract between the sovereign power or the Chief Executive and the to the effect that the former will release the latter subject to the condition
A) Individual
B) Law Abiding Citizen
C) BPP
D) Convicted Person
- 26. The following are the reasons/grounds of termination of the supervision case, except
A) Unsuccessful completion of probation
B) Early termination of probation
C) Probation revocation
D) Death of the probationer
- 27. What type of courtesy investigation will do if the petitioner spent pre-adolescent and/or adolescent life in the province or her/his city of origin?
A) FULL BLOWN COURTESY INVESTIGATION
B) PARTIAL COURTESY INVESTIGATION
C) INTERVIEW
- 28. In applying for grant of Conditional Pardon the prisoner shall served at least of the minimum of his indeterminate sentence
A) 1/3
B) 6 years
C) None of this
D) 1/2
- 29. For commutation of sentence, if the petitioner has two sentences for Reclusion Perpetua; provided that at least 1 of the sentences had been automatically commuted from a death sentence he shall served at least in____prison before he shall be eligible for commutation of sentence.
A) at least 25 years
B) at least 8 years
C) at least 12 years
D) at least 20 years
- 30. What type of courtesy investigation will do if the petitioner spent pre-adolescent and/or adolescent life in the province or her/his city of origin?
A) PARTIAL COURTESY INVESTIGATION
B) FULL BLOWN COURTESY INVESTIGATION
C) INTERVIEW
- 31. Amnesty is____judicial notice
A) Public act
B) Private act
C) Act by the President
- 32. In executive clemency, the agency in charge with the release of sentence prisoners based on modes specified by law is?
A) PPA
B) BPP
C) COURT
D) PRESIDENT
- 33. If the petitioner committed a crime against any of the crimes stated in the Omnibus Election Code or any of its rules and regulations, then favorable endorsement shall be done by?
A) President
B) BPP
C) Commission on Election
D) Sec. of National Defense
- 34. In applying for grant of Commutation of sentence the prisoner shall served at least____of his/her minimum indeterminate sentence.
A) 6 years
B) 1 year
C) 1/3
D) 1/2
- 35. The following are the basic tools in PSI, except.
A) records check
B) interrogation
C) drug test
D) psychological test
- 36. Means the forgiveness of a crime or the cancellation of the penalty associated with it.
A) Executive
B) Clemency
C) Probation
D) Pardon
- 37. This form of Executive Clemency is It applied to death sentences already affirmed by the Supreme Court
A) Pardon
B) Commutation of Sentence
C) Amnesty
D) Reprieve
- 38. Pardon is granted to individual convicted of a crime, while Amnesty is granted to___
A) Law abiding Citizens
B) Classes of Person
C) Convicted Person
- 39. A special pardon exercised by the President of the Republic is____?
A) Pardon
B) Absolute Pardon
C) Conditional Pardon
D) Amnesty
- 40. In the Receipt of Referral Order from Court the____issues Office Order assigning case to Investigating Officer (IO) per SOP of field Office within two (2) working days upon receipt of referral
A) COURT
B) CPPO
C) PROBATION OFFICER
D) TRIAL COURT
- 41. It refers to the exemption of an individual, within certain limits or conditions; from the punishment that the law inflicts for the offense he has committed resulting in partial extinction of his criminal liability
A) Parole
B) Conditional Pardon
C) Absolute Pardon
- 42. For conditional pardon, if the petitioner is convicted of Attempted Homicide he shall served at least____ in prison before he shall be eligible for commutation of sentence
A) at least 12 years
B) at least 8 years
C) at least 20 years
D) at least six months
- 43. After the completion of the fact-finding investigation, the Supervising Probation Officer on case shall prepare a____thereon containing his findings and recommendations and submit the same to the CPPO for review and approval.
A) Motion
B) Initial Report
C) Case Report
D) Violation Report
- 44. For commutation of sentence, if the petitioner is convicted of Robbery with Homicide he shall served at least____in prison before he shall be eligible for commutation of sentence.
A) at least 12 years
B) at least 25 years
C) at least 10 years
D) at least 8 years
- 45. The application for probation shall be resolved by the____not later than fifteen (15) days from the date of its receipt of the PSIR
A) BPP
B) CPPO
C) SUPREME COURT
D) TRIAL COURT
- 46. It is a form of executive clemency granted by the President of the Philippines as a privilege extended to a convict as a discretionary act of grace
A) Parole
B) Amnesty
C) Pardon
D) Probation
- 47. A form of Executive Clemency that is temporary stay of the execution of a sentence.
A) Pardon
B) Reprieve
C) Commutation of Sentence
D) Amnesty
- 48. The following are the reasons of early termination of the probationers, except.
A) Many derogatory record while under probation
B) Consistent and religious compliance with all the conditions imposed in the order granting probation
C) Significant improvements in their social and economic life
D) Positive response to the programs of supervision designed for their rehabilitation
- 49. It is a private act which must be pleaded and proved by the person granted by the President.
A) Amnesty
B) Executive Clemency
C) Parole
D) Pardon
- 50. If the prisoner file petition for Absolute or Conditional Pardon but the crime committed by the petitioner is Piracy he/she will be indorsed to the Board by the?
A) BPP
B) President
C) COMELEC
D) Sec. of National Defense
- 51. Amnesty is usually granted to persons who committed:
A) Property crimes
B) Traffic violations
C) Political offenses
D) Drug-related crimes
- 52. A prisoner who committed rebellion applied for amnesty under a government proclamation. As part of the process, he was required to submit a sworn statement admitting his participation in the offense. Why is this necessary?
A) Because amnesty requires proof of innocence
B) Because amnesty cancels civil liability
C) Because amnesty requires admission of guilt
D) Because amnesty requires court approval
- 53. What is the main purpose of commutation of sentence?
A) To reduce or shorten the sentence imposed
B) To absolve the convict from all criminal responsibility
C) To remove all civil liability
D) To reduce or shorten the sentence imposed
- 54. Juan was convicted of a crime and granted pardon by the President, provided that he would not commit any offense for the next five years. What type of pardon was granted?
A) Special Pardon
B) Conditional pardon
C) General pardon
D) Absolute pardon
- 55. Which of the following cannot be pardoned by the President?
A) Political offenses
B) Impeachment cases
C) Criminal offenses
D) Minor crimes
A) Reduction of sentence length
B) Temporary postponement of sentence execution
C) Granting civil rights restoration
D) Complete forgiveness of the crime
- 57. The term "amnesty comes from the Greek word amnestia, which means:
A) To forget
B) To suspend execution
C) To reduce penalty
D) To forgive
- 58. The constitutional basis of executive clemency in the Philippines is found in:
A) Article il Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution
B) Article Vit Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution
C) Article Vi Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution
D) Article ill Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution
- 59. Which form of clemency reduces a death sentence to a lesser penalty?
A) Probation
B) Reprieve
C) Amnesty
D) Commutation
- 60. Pedro was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. After serving several years with good conduct, the President reduced his sentence to 10 years but did not remove the conviction. What form of executive clemency was granted?
A) Commutation of sentence
B) Amnesty
C) Absolute pardon
D) Conditional Pardon
- 61. Executive clemency refers to the power of the President to
A) Investigate criminal cases
B) Prosecute criminal offenders
C) Enact criminal laws
D) Show mercy to a convicted offender
- 62. Which branch of government exercises the power of executive clemency?
A) Legislative Branch
B) Judictal Branch
C) Local Government
D) Executive Branch
- 63. UNDER WHAT DEPARTMENT THE BPP?
A) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
B) DEPARTMENT OF labor
C) DEPARTMENT OF health
D) DEPARTMENT OF Jurisdiction
- 64. Which of the following restores civill and political nigtits lost due to conviction?
A) Probation
B) Reprieve
C) Pardon and Amnesty
D) Commutation
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