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