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It is a system for government, codified as a written document, which contains fundamental laws and principles. It usually contains fundamental political principles, and establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government

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Constitution

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What is the Latin etymology of “Constitution” and what does it mean?

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Constituo, “fixed, established, or settled”

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It is the supreme law of the Philippines

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The Constitution of the Philippines

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The Constitution was enacted in what year?

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1987

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President Corazon C. Aquino issued what as a provisional constitution

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Proclamation No. 3

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The 1987 Constitution ratified when?

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February 2, 1987

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It refers to the enumeration of the people’s rights that the constitution guarantees and protects against government violation or by individual/s.

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Bill of Rights

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Rights that are inherent to a person as a creation of God

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Natural Rights

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Those which are granted and protected by the constitution (Political and Civil Rights)

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Constitutional Rights

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Rights provided by laws which are granted by the legislature and may be abolished by the same

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Statutory Rights

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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

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Section 1 - Right to Life, Liberty and Property

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It means that nobody including the government can try to end your life

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Right to Life

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It is your right to be free

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Right to Liberty

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It means that you have the right to own anything without any threat being faced

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Right to Property

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It is the requirement that legal matters must be resolved according to established rules and principles

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Due Process

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This means that the government must treat similarly situated individuals in the same manner this protection covers all citizens including the aliens of a country

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Equal Protection of Laws

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It is 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

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Section 2 - Right Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

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It is a process conducted by authorized officers to look for specific items that are related to the crime

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Search

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It happens if officers take possessions of the items during the search

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Seizure

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It is a written order, signed by a judge, directing a law enforcement officer to conduct a search of a person or property and seize property specified in the warrant

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Search Warrant

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If the order in writing is issues by the judge to arrest a person or to take him into custody to make him answer or an offense in violation of law

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Warrant of Arrest

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It is the arrest without warrant

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Warrantless Arrest

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Search without warrant

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Warrantless Search

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

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Section 3 - Privacy of Communication and Correspondence

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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

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Section 4 - Freedom of Expression

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It is the right to express any opinions without censorship of restraint

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Right of Speech

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It is saying or writing something about another person that hurts their reputation

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Defamation

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If the statement is made in writing and published the defamation is

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Libel

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If the hurtful statement is spoken the defamation is

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Slander

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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

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Section 5 - Freedom of Religion

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It is one that is requiring someone to have a religious belief before the performance of the act

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Religious Test

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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

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Section 6 - Liberty of Abode and Travel

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It is the right of a person to choose and change his residence without interference from the government

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Liberty of Abode

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It is the right to go to different places

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Right to Travel

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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 by the citizen, subject to limitations as may be provided by law

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Section 7 - Right to Information

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This is to prevent public officials from engaging in corrupt practices the following documents can be disclosed to the public

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Right to access their records of their government

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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

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Section 8 - Right to Form Associations

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

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Section 9 - Right to Just Compensation

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The power to enact regulations for the health safety and welfare of the public

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Police Power

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The power of the government to impose and collect taxes

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Power of Taxation

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The power of the government to take private property for public use as long as there is proper compensation

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Power of Eminent Domain

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No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed

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Section 10 - Non-impairment Clause

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It 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

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Obligation of Contracts

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The prohibition is intended to protect creditors, to assure the fulfillment of lawful promises, and to guard the integrity of contractual obligations

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Purpose of non-impairment prohibition

45
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Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty

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Section 11 - Free Access to Courts

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If the accused cannot afford to hire a lawyer to defend his case, the government shall provide one for him

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Free Access to Courts

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To include all kinds of truth-seeking proceedings, including administrative, legislative, and other official proceedings

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Quasi-judicial bodies

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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

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Section 12 - Miranda Warning

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It is any questioning shaded by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody

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Custodial Investigation

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It occurs when detainees are held incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited

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Secret Detentions

51
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It is any evidence that is illegally acquired cannot be used in court against the defendant

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Doctrine of Poisonous field

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All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guild is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law

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Section 13 - Right to BailI

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It is a cash bond or property that arrested person gives to a court to ensure that he or she will appear in court when ordered to do so

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Bail

54
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It is 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

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Section 15 - Writ of Habeas Corpus

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It is an order issued by court of competent jurisdiction, directed to the person detaining another, commanding him to produce the body of the prisoner at a designated time and place, and to show sufficient cause for holding in custody the individual so detained

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Writ of Habeas Corpus

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“You may have the body,” the person who’s keeping you in jail has to bring your body to the courthouse

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Habeas Corpus

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

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Section 16 - Right to Speedy Trial

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No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself

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Section 17 - Right against Self Incrimination

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A rift ordering a person to attend the court

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Subpoena

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A writ ordering a person to attend the court and bring relevant documents

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Subpoena Duces Tecum

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