A) PDEA is limited to drug rehabilitation programs. B) PNP is constitutionally barred from drug enforcement C) BI possesses specialized forensic and cyber-investigation capability needed for transnational cases. D) NBI has exclusive power over cybercrime investigations.
A) Establishing community patrol visibility to deter crime. B) Arresting suspects after a robbery C) Prosecuting accused individuals. D) Conducting custodial interrogation.
A) Absolute independence of agencies B) Inter-agency collaboration and operational efficiency C) Jurisdictional supremacy D) Non-delegation of powers
A) Failure in community policing B) Negligence in preventive regulatory enforcement C) Overstepping PNP jurisdiction D) Procedural delay in criminal prosecution
A) PNP manages prosecutions, while NBI supervises corrections. B) PNP handles general law enforcement, while NBI focuses on technical, complex, and high-profile investigations. C) PNP investigates graft, while NBI handles only barangay crimes. D) PNP enforces all laws nationwide, while NBI investigates only corruption cases.
A) It gives judges discretion to disregard rules of evidence. B) It allows evidence to be freely transferred between agencies. C) It applies only in NBI laboratories, not in PNP operations. D) It ensures that evidence integrity is preserved for admissibility in court.
A) It provides admissible forensic evidence supporting prosecution. B) It replaces the need for police investigation C) It grants the BFP jurisdiction over sentencing. D) It allows BFP to automatically prosecute the offender.
A) Traffic violations along EDSA B) Syndicated estafa involving high-ranking officials and foreign entities C) Theft in a barangay sari-sari store D) Barangay disturbance between neighbors
A) Judicial independence B) Proportionality in sentencing C) Separation of powers D) Due process and proper jurisdictional mandate
A) Prohibiting building permits B) Enforcing fire safety codes and conducting inspections C) Investigating graft and corruption cases D) Arresting suspects in arson cases
A) Broader barangay presence and patrol-based deterrence B) Exclusive power over anti-drug operations C) Superior cyber-investigation facilities D) Mandate over international law enforcement
A) Redundancy and lack of inter-agency coordination B) Chain of custody C) Collaborative governance D) Separation of powers
A) The suspect is automatically acquitted. B) BFP conducts secondary investigation. C) Evidence may be excluded, weakening prosecution. D) PDEA assumes jurisdiction.
A) It conducts forensic analysis necessary for criminal liability determination. B) It provides legal representation for suspects. C) It prevents further police intervention. D) It adjudicates liability of building owners.
A) NBI B) PDEA C) DOJ D) BFP
A) Overstepping of authority B) Collaborative governance and complementarity of mandates C) Procedural redundancy D) Unity of command
A) They supervise prison corrections. B) Their widespread presence allows immediate response and preventive policing. C) They provide legal defense for the accused. D) They control the courts.
A) Forensic and technical divisions specializing in advanced evidence analysis B) Fire suppression capability C) Nationwide precinct deployment D) Barangay patrol assistance
A) Evidence handling and prosecution are compromised. B) Media coverage is reduced. C) BFP assumes jurisdiction. D) Automatic conviction of suspects.
A) It supervises barangay elections. B) It eliminates LGU functions during calamities. C) It prosecutes arsonists directly on behalf of barangays D) Its enforcement of fire codes prevents disasters that could escalate into criminal negligence affecting communities.
A) Legality of arrest and personal liberty B) Integrity of judicial process C) Efficiency of case disposal D) Prosecutorial discretion
A) Delegation violates separation of powers B) Probable cause is a quasi-judicial function reserved for prosecutors C) Courts do not trust police testimony D) Police officers lack training in evidence handling
A) To ensure cases are filed quickly B) To reduce the workload of judges C) To protect prosecutors from liability D) To avoid filing cases based on illegal arrests, which could later be quashed
A) Courts will automatically convict B) It expedites justice delivery C) It undermines the rights of the accused and clogs court dockets D) It strengthens police credibility
A) To comply with due process and ensure a balanced evaluation of evidence B) To delay filing of cases until evidence is complete C) To shorten the prosecutor’s workload D) To shift responsibility to defense counsel
A) Release the suspect immediately B) Wait for the suspect’s motion for bail C) File the appropriate information in court without preliminary investigation D) Refer the case to the DOJ Secretary
A) Defer to the judge for determination B) Still establish probable cause based on the totality of evidenc C) Require additional police affidavits only D) Dismiss the case outright
A) Judicial discretion B) Prosecutorial independence C) Police authority in law enforcement D) Legislative intent
A) Leaving evidence evaluation to the judge B) Dismissing a complaint due to insufficient probable cause C) Automatically endorsing all complaints to the DOJ Secretary D) Filing a case despite no prima facie evidence to avoid criticism
A) Automatic appeal to DOJ B) Conviction due to presumption of regularity C) Acquittal or dismissal due to exclusionary rule D) Mistrial
A) They decide on guilt or innocence B) They supervise correctional facilities C) They determine which cases merit judicial trial through preliminary investigation D) They approve police promotions
A) Suspend proceedings until further evidence is gathered B) Endorse the case to the Ombudsman C) File the case anyway and let the court decide D) Order the suspect’s immediate release
A) Police may exaggerate findings B) Courts demand police neutrality C) DOJ circulars prohibit it D) The Constitution requires independent and impartial evaluation of evidence
A) By dismissing all weak cases regardless of evidence B) By ensuring probable cause exists before a person is haled into court C) By conducting speedy trials D) By automatically recommending bail
A) Both serve only as police procedures B) Inquest is optional, while preliminary investigation is mandatory C) Inquest is conducted only after conviction D) Inquest determines validity of warrantless arrests, while preliminary
A) Right to equal protection B) Right to free counsel C) Right to speedy disposition of cases D) Right against double jeopardy
A) Evidence will be considered waived B) The case proceeds unaffected C) Accused may question the prosecutor’s action via certiorari for denial of due process D) The case will automatically be dismissed
A) Probable cause requirement B) Inquisitorial principle C) Adversarial principle D) Res judicata
A) Proof beyond reasonable doubt B) Substantial evidence C) Mere suspicion or belief D) Such evidence as would lead a reasonably prudent person to believe a crime was committed
A) Right against double jeopardy B) Right to bail C) Right to due process D) Right to equal protection of the laws
A) It exercises appellate jurisdiction and has the power of judicial review over all lower courts. B) It directly hears all cases filed by the public without restriction C) It primarily serves as a trial court for criminal cases. D) It only hears cases endorsed by the President.
A) To ensure orderly administration of justice and prevent forum shopping. B) To expand the power of barangay courts. C) To allow parties to skip lower courts for faster results. D) To limit the number of lawyers who can appear in trial courts.
A) Regional Trial Court (RTC) B) Court of Appeals C) Municipal Trial Court (MTC) D) Sandiganbayan
A) RTCs only handle barangay-level disputes, while Sandiganbayan hears all national cases. B) Sandiganbayan handles cases involving public officials, while RTCs handle general criminal and civil cases. C) Both A and C D) Both share identical jurisdictions.
A) Petitions should generally be filed in the lowest court with concurrent jurisdiction. B) Petitions must always be filed first in the Supreme Court. C) Parties are free to choose any court. D) Petitions must always be filed first in the Supreme Court.
A) Graft and corruption by a provincial governor B) Estafa committed by a private individual. C) Cybercrime by a private company. D) Family disputes involving annulment.
A) Principle of Collegiality B) Principle of Judicial Hierarchy C) Principle of Judicial Activism D) Principle of Judicial Economy
A) Regional Trial Court B) Municipal Trial Court C) Supreme Court D) Court of Appeals
A) It acts as an appellate court reviewing decisions of RTCs and quasi-judicial agencies. B) It enforces laws passed by Congress. C) It serves as the first-level trial court for minor offenses. D) It directly tries barangay disputes.
A) Sandiganbayan B) Regional Trial Court C) Court of Appeals D) Municipal Trial Court
A) They handle the heaviest caseload in the system. B) They have the same power as the Supreme Court. C) They try less serious offenses and small claims to decongest higher courts. D) They serve as administrative bodies only.
A) Violation of traffic rules B) Barangay conciliation disputes C) Theft involving ₱5,000 D) Murder
A) Doctrine of Judicial Restraint B) Doctrine of Stare Decisis C) Doctrine of Hierarchy of Courts D) Doctrine of Judicial Review
A) Because it handles electoral disputes. B) Because it focuses on crimes involving graft and corruption by public officials. C) Because it handles marriage annulments. D) Because it hears all appeals from the RTC.
A) When barangay officials decline to mediate. B) When the RTC is unavailable due to vacancy. C) When there are novel constitutional issues of transcendental importance. D) When an MTC judge is absent.
A) The Court of Appeals has no appellate power at all. B) The Supreme Court directly supervises case raffling in the Court of Appeals. C) The Supreme Court can only review CA cases involving traffic violations. D) The Court of Appeals acts as an intermediate appellate body whose decisions are reviewable by the Supreme Court.
A) Filing a petition for certiorari directly with the Supreme Court despite available remedies in the Court of Appeals. B) Elevating a CA decision to the Supreme Court for review. C) Filing a small claims case in an MTC. D) Appealing an RTC decision to the Court of Appeals.
A) Civil cases relating to marriage, divorce, and inheritance among Muslims B) All cases in Mindanao C) Criminal cases involving Muslims D) All graft cases committed in Muslim areas
A) Court of Appeals B) Sandiganbayan C) Regional Trial Court D) Supreme Court
A) Sandiganbayan B) Regional Trial Court C) Municipal Trial Court D) Court of Appeals
A) Expediency B) Human rights protection C) Administrative convenience D) Retribution
A) Jurisdictional funding B) Geographic scope C) Nature of detainees’ custody D) Size of facilities
A) To punish detainees further B) To assign custody to the proper agency C) To reduce congestion only D) To delay enforcement of judgment
A) Issuing warrants B) Reformation programs C) Crime investigation D) Maintaining jails
A) Right to property B) Right against cruel punishment C) Right to bail D) Right to speedy trial
A) Judicial oversight B) Prosecutorial lapse C) Jurisdictional custody D) Administrative error
A) Delay reintegration B) Punish more severely C) Reduce costs D) Manage risks and rehabilitation
A) Funding allocation B) Political mandate C) Geographic scope D) Distinction between local jails and national prisons
A) Managing short-term detainees B) Handling warrants C) Lack of rehabilitation for long-term detainees D) Administrative budgeting
A) They reduce recidivism B) They replace judicial proceedings C) They provide employment to jail staff D) They reduce jail congestion
A) Prosecution B) Judiciary C) Corrections D) Law enforcement
A) Political interference B) Excessive budgets C) National classification D) Overcrowding
A) Humanitarian function of jails B) Sentencing C) Judicial oversight D) Prosecutorial support
A) Prosecutors direct parole decisions B) Prisoners eligible for release are under BuCor custody C) Courts automatically release parolees D) BJMP manages parolee monitoring
A) To punish detainees twice B) To ensure proper transfer of custody C) To delay transfer of convicts D) To increase BJMP budget
A) Reformation B) Retribution C) Deterrence D) Isolation
A) Safeguarding detainees’ right to attend trial B) Issuing arrest warrants C) Drafting laws D) Conducting criminal investigations
A) Privatization B) Professionalization and rehabilitation C) Political independence D) Expansion of local jails
A) Faster reintegration B) Judicial appeals C) Higher operational costs D) Violence and security breaches
A) Overcrowding B) Geographic limitation C) Duplication of parole power D) Lack of judicial authority
A) They both issue arrest warrants B) They both adjudicate disputes C) They both prosecute criminal cases D) They divide custody between temporary detention and long-term imprisonment
A) Post-release monitoring and livelihood suppor B) Managing trial schedules C) Issuing criminal warrants D) Supervising prosecutors
A) BJMP handles sentences below 3 years B) DOJ lacks authority C) Court orders override rules D) BuCor refuses custody
A) Ensure longer detention B) Increase judicial backlog C) Reduce state expenses D) Facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration
A) BJMP lacks resources B) BuCor has exclusive authority C) Detainees are presumed innocent D) Courts control BJMP
A) It prevents overburdening of higher courts by routing cases first to proper trial B) It ensures that all courts have equal power. C) It allows parties to choose the fastest court. D) It abolishes trial courts in favor of the Supreme Court.
A) To ensure flexibility in resolving cases of national significance. B) To directly handle barangay disputes. C) To avoid the Court of Appeals’ role. D) To reduce the power of trial courts.
A) Jurisdiction can be granted by barangay officials. B) Jurisdiction of a court depends only on the agreement of the parties C) Jurisdiction is strictly defined by statute and cannot be assumed at will D) Courts may expand their own jurisdiction when necessary.
A) A graft case against a mayor filed before the MTC. B) A murder case filed before the RTC. C) A small claims case exceeding ₱1,000,000 filed before the MTC. D) An annulment case filed before the Sandiganbayan.
A) They act as advisory bodies to the President. B) They exercise only appellate functions. C) They determine guilt or innocence based on evidence presented D) They create laws for implementation.
A) Managing correctional rehabilitation centers B) Implementing the National Anti-Drug Plan of Action and leading drug enforcement policy C) Supervising barangay justice systems D) Handling cybercrimes independently
A) To create uniform operational knowledge and enhance coordination in joint operations B) To replace judicial oversight C) To reduce agency manpower D) To centralize all powers in one body
A) Lack of PDEA authority B) Judges’ impartiality C) Possible recurring lapses in evidence handling and procedure D) Influence of the suspects
A) It supervises post-conviction reintegration. B) It enforces the law, gathers evidence, and initiates case build-up for prosecution. C) It rehabilitates offenders. D) It determines guilt or innocence.
A) Overstepping PNP jurisdiction B) Failure in custodial investigation C) Failure of preventive function leading to potential criminal negligence D) Procedural redundancy
A) Preliminary investigation already decides guilt or innocence B) Preliminary investigation requires proof beyond reasonable doubt C) Preliminary investigation is inquisitorial, focusing only on existence of probable cause D) Judicial trial is conducted only by prosecutors
A) It relieves prosecutors of accountability B) It centralizes police power in the DOJ C) It allows judges to review every complaint D) It ensures national consistency and prevents abuse of discretion
A) Filing a case without verifying legality of arrest B) Referring the case to higher prosecutors for review C) Ordering release due to lack of evidence D) Dismissing a case due to absence of probable cause
A) Respondent cannot be charged unless reversed on review B) Police may refile the same case without additional evidence C) Court may still conduct trial D) Case is automatically filed in court
A) They ensure all police cases proceed to trial B) They balance the rights of the State to prosecute and the rights of the accused to due process C) They determine penalties imposed by courts D) They lead all criminal investigations |