CLJ1-PCJSYS
  • 1. Which agency is primarily responsible for maintaining peace and order and ensuring public safety?
A) NBI
B) PDEA
C) PNP
D) BFP
  • 2. The primary mandate of the NBI is to ______?
A) Conduct fire suppression
B) Investigate crimes of national importance
C) Enforce local ordinances
D) Regulate drug sales
  • 3. Which law enforcement agency is mandated to enforce the anti-drug law?
A) PNP
B) NBI
C) PDEA
D) BFP
  • 4. The BFP is an attached agency under which government department?
A) DOJ
B) DILG
C) DOH
D) DND
  • 5. Which agency is responsible for fire prevention, suppression, and investigation?
A) BFP
B) PNP
C) NBI
D) PDEA
  • 6. The lead agency in investigating cybercrime of national significance is the ______?
A) PNP
B) BFP
C) NBI
D) PDEA
  • 7. The PNP operates under the administrative control of the ______?
A) OP
B) DND
C) DILG
D) DOJ
  • 8. Which agency conducts intelligence operations against drug syndicates?
A) PNP
B) NBI
C) BFP
D) PDEA
  • 9. The NBI assists the DOJ by functioning primarily as the nation’s ______?
A) Anti-narcotics police
B) Central investigative agency
C) Local patrol bureau
D) Firefighting authority
  • 10. Which agency has authority over fire code enforcement in buildings and establishments?
A) BFP
B) PDEA
C) NBI
D) PNP
  • 11. Preservation of evidence at crime scenes is a shared responsibility of the PNP and ______?
A) DND
B) PDEA
C) BFP
D) NBI
  • 12. Which agency enforces laws relating to controlled precursors and essential chemicals?
A) PNP
B) BFP
C) PDEA
D) NBI
  • 13. Which agency aids in fire investigation to identify arson-related criminal cases?
A) BFP
B) PNP
C) NBI
D) BFP
  • 14. Why is the PNP considered a frontline agency in crime prevention?
A) It trains firefighters
B) It only investigates national crimes
C) It regulates chemical substances
D) It handles local law enforcement and daily patrol
  • 15. PDEA often coordinates with the PNP in drug operations because?
A) PDEA relies on PNP to approve all investigations
B) PDEA only investigates cybercrime
C) PNP has no power to conduct arrests
D) PNP provides manpower support during anti-drug enforcement
  • 16. The NBI typically takes over cases from the PNP when?
A) The barangay captain recommends it
B) The case involves minor traffic violations
C) Crimes are simple and local in nature
D) Crimes involve national interest or require specialized investigation
  • 17. Fire investigation conducted by the BFP benefits the criminal justice system primarily because it?
A) Eliminates the need for forensic experts
B) Can identify whether arson or negligence caused a fire
C) Replaces police authority
D) Determines water supply needs
  • 18. When a high-profile kidnapping occurs involving organized groups, the NBI may assist the PNP because?
A) It responds faster than the PNP
B) It specializes in cases needing advanced investigative techniques
C) It handles only drug cases
D) It has jurisdiction over all violent crimes
  • 19. Although the BFP focuses on fire suppression, it also contributes to public safety by?
A) Investigating cybercrimes
B) Managing prisons
C) Arresting drug traffickers
D) Enforcing fire safety laws to prevent casualties
  • 20. The PDEA is the lead anti-drug agency, but it still coordinates with local police units because?
A) PDEA only handles court prosecution
B) PDEA has no authority in the provinces
C) PNP provides local intelligence and operational support
D) PNP provides formal legal interpretations
  • 21. One reason the NBI is used for investigating major fraud cases is because it?
A) Supervises all barangay watch programs
B) Mandates fire code inspections
C) Exercises military authority
D) Has trained specialists in forensic and technical investigations
  • 22. The PNP supports the BFP during fire emergencies primarily to?
A) Arrest BFP officials
B) Investigate cybercrimes
C) Provide forensic accounting
D) Prevent looting and ensure crowd control
  • 23. PDEA leads drug operations rather than the PNP because?
A) Drug trafficking is outside police concern
B) PNP cannot conduct surveillance
C) It is the principal agency mandated by law to enforce drug policies
D) It controls all chemical imports
  • 24. When a suspicious fire occurs, both BFP and PNP may be involved because?
A) BFP arrests suspects while PNP controls traffic
B) BFP identifies cause; PNP may investigate criminal responsibility
C) BFP prosecutes arsonists directly
D) PNP does not examine fire scenes
  • 25. Cooperation among PNP, NBI, BFP, and PDEA is necessary because?
A) Crime issues often overlap across their functions
B) They perform identical duties
C) Their goals contradict each other
D) They belong to the same department
  • 26. The prosecutor’s role in a preliminary investigation is best described as?
A) Determining guilt beyond reasonable doubt
B) Sentencing the accused in court
C) Enforcing arrest warrants
D) Determining probable cause to file charges
  • 27. Preliminary investigation is conducted mainly to?
A) Immediately detain the suspect without evidence
B) Evaluate court decisions
C) Assign a public lawyer to the suspect
D) Protect the right of the accused against unreasonable prosecution
  • 28. In an inquest proceeding, the prosecutor’s primary function is to?
A) Defend the accused in trial
B) Decide the penalty of the offender
C) Serve as judge
D) Determine whether the warrantless arrest was valid and if charges should be filed
  • 29. The prosecutor’s work contributes to the administration of justice by?
A) Enforcing all criminal laws
B) Filtering cases to avoid baseless prosecutions
C) Ensuring suspects are punished before trial
D) Granting bail decisions
  • 30. Why is the prosecutor considered a “gatekeeper” of the criminal justice process?
A) He supervises prison management
B) He sets court schedules
C) He screens evidence to decide if the case merits court action
D) He provides legal defense to the accused
  • 31. Which best differentiates preliminary investigation from inquest?
A) Preliminary investigation is only for petty offenses
B) Inquest requires presentation of all witnesses in court
C) Preliminary investigation applies only after trial
D) Inquest involves a suspect arrested without warrant; preliminary investigation may occur without arrest
  • 32. A prosecutor dismisses a case due to insufficient evidence. This shows his function to?
A) Incarcerate suspects
B) Prevent unnecessary court proceedings
C) Grant immunity
D) Review court rulings
  • 33. The prosecutor determines probable cause by?
A) Assessing the credibility of the judge
B) Evaluating whether evidence reasonably supports a belief that a crime has been committed
C) Reviewing the punishment
D) Ensuring guilt is conclusively proven
  • 34. Prosecutors ensure due process during preliminary investigation by?
A) Automatically favoring complainants
B) Refusing to evaluate affidavits
C) Allowing both parties to present evidence
D) Denying respondents the chance to answer
  • 35. Inquest proceedings must be conducted quickly mainly because?
A) Bail must be denied immediately
B) Judges demand immediate rulings
C) Lawyers must submit documents immediately
D) Accused are under detention without warrant, requiring swift evaluation
  • 36. A prosecutor files an information after inquest when?
A) The accused confesses immediately
B) The judge orders it
C) Valid warrantless arrest and probable cause are established
D) The accused demands it
  • 37. When evidence is incomplete, the prosecutor may opt to?
A) Recommend further investigation
B) Immediately sentence the accused
C) Transfer the case to barangay tribunal
D) Imprison the suspect without charges
  • 38. The prosecutor upholds the rights of the accused by?
A) Filing all complaints automatically
B) Ensuring the accused cannot present defenses
C) Allowing submission of counter-affidavits
D) Preventing access to counsel
  • 39. Which statement best describes probable cause in preliminary investigation?
A) Formal finding of guilt
B) The need for a full-blown trial
C) The judge must be certain beyond reasonable doubt
D) A reasonable belief that a crime was committed and the accused is likely responsible
  • 40. Why is the prosecutor’s role vital in the justice system?
A) They decide civil cases
B) They have sole authority to convict
C) They screen charges before cases reach court, protecting both public and accused
D) They administer jails
  • 41. During inquest, the prosecutor evaluates whether the arrest is legal because?
A) The suspect was arrested without warrant
B) Police do not create affidavits
C) Judges are unavailable
D) The complainant demand it
  • 42. If the prosecutor finds no probable cause during preliminary investigation, he should?
A) File the information anyway
B) Dismiss the complaint
C) Punish the complainant
D) Judge the case himself
  • 43. A complaint is filed before the prosecutor’s office. His first task is to?
A) Sentence the suspect
B) Decide monetary damages
C) Transport the suspect to prison
D) Evaluate the complaint and supporting evidence
  • 44. The prosecutor decides to conduct further clarificatory questioning because?
A) He must replace the police investigation
B) He is required to determine guilt
C) The judge ordered him to
D) Evidence submitted needs clarification to assess probable cause
  • 45. A respondent voluntarily appears before the prosecutor to submit a counter-affidavit. This reflects?
A) Inquest proceeding
B) Due process during preliminary investigation
C) Denial of rights
D) Final determination of guilt
  • 46. Why does the prosecutor not determine guilt during preliminary investigation?
A) He cannot interview witnesses
B) His role is only to determine if the case should go to trial
C) He lacks legal training
D) That is the function of the police
  • 47. If charges are filed without prior preliminary investigation, it usually means?
A) The accused was arrested without warrant and subjected to inquest
B) A warrant was issued
C) The judge already reviewed evidence
D) The suspect requested immediate trial
  • 48. The prosecutor’s neutrality is essential because?
A) He controls the judiciary
B) He acts as a quasi-judicial officer deciding if a case merits prosecution
C) He must defend criminals
D) He must always favor the accused
  • 49. Prosecutors ensure fairness during inquest by?
A) Reviewing police documents to determine if detention is justified
B) Denying release on bail
C) Automatically charging the suspect
D) Refusing to consider witness statements
  • 50. The purpose of preliminary investigation in balancing interests is to?
A) Allow immediate punishment
B) Speed up trials at all costs
C) Protect the innocent from wrongful prosecution while ensuring offenders are charged
D) Prioritize police recommendations only
  • 51. Why is the Supreme Court at the top of the judicial hierarchy?
A) It interprets laws with binding finality
B) It tries only criminal cases
C) It issues city ordinances only
D) It supervises barangay justice
  • 52. Which statement best describes the function of the Court of Appeals within the hierarchy?
A) It reviews decisions of lower courts before the Supreme Court
B) It accepts only administrative cases
C) It only hears cases against judges
D) It promulgates criminal laws
  • 53. Trial courts are generally tasked to?
A) Confirm judicial appointments
B) Review appellate decisions
C) Revoke government policies
D) Determine facts and apply law in the first instance
  • 54. Why are Regional Trial Courts considered the main trial courts of general jurisdiction?
A) They only hear civil cases
B) They exclusively hear environmental disputes
C) They only try appealed cases
D) They handle most serious civil and criminal cases not assigned to lower courts
  • 55. Municipal Trial Courts are lower than Regional Trial Courts because they?
A) Decide cases requiring lower amounts of damage or less serious offenses
B) Only handle national cases
C) Control all appellate proceedings
D) Have the power of constitutional review
  • 56. If a party is dissatisfied with an RTC decision, the case is usually elevated to?
A) Sandiganbayan
B) Barangay Justice
C) Court of Appeals
D) Supreme Court directly
  • 57. Sandiganbayan primarily handles?
A) Violations of election laws
B) Appeals for civil cases
C) Anti-graft cases involving public officers
D) Petty criminal offenses committed by children
  • 58. The Supreme Court mostly reviews cases involving?
A) MTC decisions on tax cases
B) Constitutional and legal questions of national significance
C) Marriage settlements
D) Barangay ordinance violations
  • 59. Which best explains why courts are arranged hierarchically?
A) To allow barangay issues to reach the highest court
B) To allow all courts to be equal in rank
C) To give uniform jurisdiction to all courts
D) To ensure appeals and reviews flow properly
  • 60. One important purpose of trial courts to?
A) Issue national laws
B) Determine guilt based on national policy
C) Gather facts and evidence first-hand
D) Review appellate judgments
  • 61. MTCs have jurisdiction over less serious offenses because?
A) They are intended to expedite minor cases
B) They lack judges
C) They substitute for appellate courts
D) They are not authorized to hear civil cases
  • 62. RTCs may hear appeals from MTCs mainly because RTCs?
A) Exercise appellate jurisdiction over lower courts
B) Are administrative bodies
C) Handle only criminal matters
D) Are equal in rank to MTCs
  • 63. When a criminal case involves a high-ranking public official, jurisdiction belongs to?
A) Sandiganbayan
B) Municipal Trial Court
C) Court of Appeals
D) Shari’a Circuit Court
  • 64. The Court of Appeals reviews factual issues primarily because?
A) Lower courts do not conduct trials
B) Supreme Court only reviews facts
C) Sandiganbayan is not allowed to review civil cases
D) It serves as the first appellate recourse from RTC decisions
  • 65. Shari’a District Courts exist because?
A) They hear only constitutional issues
B) Muslim areas require courts applying both civil and Shari’a law
C) They replace municipal courts
D) They only interpret national tax laws
  • 66. Which illustrates the correct order from lowest to highest court (general)?
A) CA → RTC → SC → MTC
B) MTC → RTC → CA → SC
C) SC → CA → RTC → MTC
D) RTC → MTC → CA → SC
  • 67. Why is the hierarchy important in filing appeals?
A) It eliminates jurisdictional rules
B) It requires cases to first pass through proper lower courts
C) It allows direct filing to the Supreme Court
D) It prohibits review of errors
  • 68. The jurisdiction of a trial court depends mainly on?
A) Personal preference of the judge
B) Age of accused
C) Nature and penalty of the offense or the amount involved
D) Religion of the complainant
  • 69. Which court generally tries theft cases punishable by imprisonment exceeding 6 years?
A) MTC
B) RTC
C) CA
D) SC
  • 70. A civil case involving ₱200,000 (non-Metro Manila) is under the jurisdiction of?
A) MTC
B) CA
C) SC
D) RTC
  • 71. A party files an appeal directly to the Supreme Court from RTC. This skips hierarchy because?
A) The case raises pure questions of law
B) It involves only factual matters
C) The CA is unavailable
D) The RTC allows direct appeal
  • 72. The jurisdiction of the Shari’a Circuit Court is limited because?
A) They hear only administrative cases
B) They deal with personal law matters for Muslims
C) They are temporary bodies
D) They cannot interpret local laws
  • 73. Which type of case is most appropriate for Sandiganbayan jurisdiction?
A) Graft case committed by a government officer
B) Divorce involving Muslims
C) Violation of traffic laws
D) Theft by a private individual
  • 74. Why is the CA needed when the SC is the highest court?
A) To reduce SC workload by resolving most appeals
B) To handle only civil disputes
C) To supervise barangay justice
D) To replace the RTC system
  • 75. Why must trial courts determine facts first before appeals can proceed?
A) Appeals courts only handle elections
B) Appellate courts do not conduct trial-type fact-finding
C) Supreme Court requires fact review before law
D) Trial courts decide only constitutional issues
  • 76. The BJMP’s primary function is to?
A) Safeguard persons deprived of liberty awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences
B) Enforce national drug laws
C) Investigate criminal offenses
D) Manage national prisons
  • 77. BuCor is responsible for the custody of persons who are?
A) Serving short-term sentences
B) Under rehabilitation in barangays
C) Serving sentences of more than three years
D) Detained at police stations
  • 78. The key difference between BJMP and BuCor lies in their?
A) Funding from national government
B) Level of custody: short-term vs. long-term confinement
C) Relationship with the judiciary
D) Structure of leadership
  • 79. BJMP facilities are commonly referred to as?
A) National penitentiaries
B) District, city, or municipal jails
C) Military detention camps
D) Correctional institutions for women only
  • 80. BuCor manages national prisons, including?
A) City detention centers
B) Provincial jails
C) New Bilibid Prison
D) Lock-up jails inside police stations
  • 81. BJMP plays a vital role in justice administration by?
A) Releasing inmates without court order
B) Approving court decisions
C) Investigating crimes for prosecution
D) Ensuring safe custody, security, and development of persons awaiting judgment
  • 82. Rehabilitation programs under BuCor primarily aim to?
A) Prepare inmates for reintegration into society
B) Punish inmates physically
C) Train inmates to join the military
D) Deport foreign inmates
  • 83. BuCor institutions accommodate inmates who are?
A) Under police custody
B) Only detained temporarily
C) Sentenced to imprisonment under 3 years
D) Serving reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment
  • 84. BJMP’s mandate falls under the supervision of which department?
A) DBM
B) DND
C) DOJ
D) DILG
  • 85. BuCor operates under which national department?
A) DBM
B) DOJ
C) DILG
D) DSWD
  • 86. The BJMP contributes to community safety by?
A) Conducting prosecution
B) Securing detention facilities and reducing jail escapes
C) Conducting forensic investigations
D) Directly arresting criminals
  • 87. BuCor differs from BJMP in that BuCor?
A) Handles police detention
B) Custodies convicted offenders serving long-term sentences
C) Supervises barangay jails
D) Manages all city jails
  • 88. The transfer of an offender from BJMP to BuCor occurs when?
A) Police require more space
B) Offender applies voluntarily
C) Trial is still pending
D) Offender receives a final conviction for a long-term sentence
  • 89. BJMP’s core objective aside from safekeeping is?
A) Development and rehabilitation
B) Sentencing
C) Forensic examination
D) Exoneration
  • 90. BuCor promotes rehabilitation through?
A) Barangay mediation
B) Implicit punishment only
C) Agricultural, vocational, and educational programs
D) Community policing
  • 91. An accused detained at a city jail before judgment is under?
A) AFP
B) PNP
C) BuCor
D) BJMP
  • 92. Once a convicted person receives a sentence of more than 3 years, jurisdiction shifts from?
A) Court to Barangay
B) PNP to AFP
C) BJMP to BuCor
D) NBI to DOJ
  • 93. Why is BuCor vital in the criminal justice system?
A) It protects states from rebels
B) It decides appeals
C) It manages long-term imprisonment, which finalizes penal accountability
D) It apprehends suspects in operations
  • 94. The BJMP primarily supports trial courts by?
A) Ensuring presence of detainees for trial
B) Providing security to court judges
C) Prosecuting cases
D) Supplying legal defense
  • 95. BuCor’s function supports the correction pillar by?
A) Accepting arrested suspects without documentation
B) Overseeing barangay justice
C) Administering elections
D) Imposing court decisions on convicted offenders through secure custody and rehabilitation
  • 96. BJMP jails differ from BuCor prisons because BJMP jails?
A) Serve only national inmates
B) Operate under DOJ
C) House offenders under final conviction only
D) Are meant for pre-trial detainees and short-term sentences
  • 97. BuCor institutions tend to be located in?
A) Large national facilities
B) Local municipal halls
C) Barangay centers
D) Urban police stations
  • 98. Which best describes the relationship between BJMP and BuCor?
A) One investigates while the other prosecutes
B) Both help implement the correction function but handle different categories of inmates
C) One functions as judiciary, the other as police
D) Both handle only female inmates
  • 99. The shift from BJMP to BuCor custody typically occurs after?
A) The suspect is transferred to another city
B) Police request
C) A suspect is found innocent
D) A conviction becomes final and executory
  • 100. Which agency handles convicted inmates serving life imprisonment?
A) PNP
B) BuCor
C) BJMP
D) NBI
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