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