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