ch 4: bill of rights

Question 1

Article III Bill of Rights is Defined as a declaration and enumeration of the ____________________ rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against ________________ by the ____________________ or any ________________ or __________________________

Answer 1

Article IIIBill of Rights is Defined as a declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government or any individual or groups of individuals

Question 2

Defined as a declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government or any individual or groups of individuals

Answer 2

Article III Bill of Rights

Question 3

Classification of Rights

(enumerate)

Answer 3

1. Natural Rights
2. Constitutional Rights
   2.1 Political Rights
   2.2 Civil Rights
   2.3 Social and Economic Rights
   2.4 Rights of the Accused
3. Statutory Rights

Question 4

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

(what section?)

Answer 4

Section 1.

Question 5

The right of persons to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature for any purpose shall be inviolable , and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witness he may produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized.

(what section?)

Answer 5

Section 2.

Question 6

(1) 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.

(what section?)

Answer 6

Section 3

Question 7

(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding

(what section?)

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.

(what section?)

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.

(what section?)

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.

(what section?)

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.

(what section?)

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.

(what section?)

Answer 12

Section 8

Question 13

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

(what section?)

Answer 13

Section 9

Question 14

No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

(what section?)

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.

(what section?)

Answer 15

Section 11

Question 16

(1) 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.

(what section?)

Answer 16

Section 12

Question 17

(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited.

(what section?)

Answer 17

Section 12

Question 18

(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be inadmissible in evidence against him.

(what section?)

Answer 18

Section 12

Question 19

(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.

(what section?)

Answer 19

Section 12

Question 20

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.

(what section?)

Answer 20

Section 13

Question 21

(1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law.

(what section?)

Answer 21

Section 14

Question 22

(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

(what section?)

Answer 22

Section 14

Question 23

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.

(what section?)

Answer 23

Section 15

Question 24

All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

(what section?)

Answer 24

Section 16

Question 25

No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

(what section?)

Answer 25

Section 17

Question 26

(1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.

(what section?)

Answer 26

Section 18

Question 27

(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

Answer 27

Section 18

Question 28

(1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.

(what section?)

Answer 28

Section 19

Question 29

(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.

(what section?)

Answer 29

Section 19

Question 30

No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

(what section?)

Answer 30

Section 20

Question 31

No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

(what section?)

Answer 31

Section 21

Question 32

No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

(what section?)

Answer 32

Section 22