Bill Of Rights

Question 1

Refers to the basic principles and laws of a nation, state or social group that determines the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.

Answer 1

Constitution

Question 2

1. It protects our rights
2. It enables us to have justice and live a beautiful life.
3. It helps us to know our limitations and the right things we should do in order for us to become a good citizen.
4. We will know how to protect ourselves from our enemies.

Answer 2

Importance of the Constitution

Question 3

Is the declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges and is designed to protect violations against individuals and a limitation upon the power of the state.

Answer 3

Bill of Rights

Question 4

Bill of Rights
Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitutio

Answer 4

-RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND PROPERTY
-RIGHT AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
-THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
-FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ASSEMBLY
-THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION
-THE RIGHT TO ABODE AND TRAVEL
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THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN

Question 5

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

Answer 5

Section 1

Question 6

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable

Answer 6

Section 2

Question 7

The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.

“Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine”
Any illegally obtained evidence shall be inadmissibleThis protection of our right to privacy cover letters, messages, telephone calls, telegrams and the like. However, there are two exceptions when intrusion or interference in correspondence or communication is allowed. These are:
Upon lawful order of the court as when the latter orders that the communication or letter be testified to as being material to a pending case.
When public safety and order requires otherwise as prescribed by law.

Answer 7

Section 3

Question 8

No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the
government for redress of grievances.

Answer 8

Section 4

Question 9

No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.

Answer 9

Section 5

Question 10

The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be provided by law.

Answer 10

Section 6

Question 11

The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.

Answer 11

Section 7

Question 12

The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.

Answer 12

Section 8

Question 13

Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Power of eminent domain-power of the government to take private property for public use as long as there is proper compensation

Answer 13

Section 9

Question 14

No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

Meaning of obligation of contracts- is the law or duty which binds the parties to perform their agreement according to its terms or content, if it is not contrary to the law, morals, good customs, public order or public policy.-( signed contract)

Purpose of non-impairment prohibition
The prohibition is intended to protect creditors, to assure the fulfillment of lawful promises, and to guard the integrity of contractual obligations.

Answer 14

Section 10

Question 15

Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

Answer 15

Section 11

Question 16

Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel.

Answer 16

Section 12

Question 17

All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.

Answer 17

Section 13