Cards (34)

  • What is the definition of a bill of rights?
    A declaration of a person's rights
  • What is the purpose of a bill of rights?
    To protect rights against government violations
  • What are natural rights?
    Rights given by God to every citizen
  • What are constitutional rights?
    Rights protected by the constitution
  • What are statutory rights?
    Rights provided by laws made by the legislature
  • What does Section 1 of the bill of rights state?
    No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process
  • Who does the bill of rights protect?
    All persons within the Philippines' jurisdiction
  • What does Section 2 protect against?
    Unreasonable searches and seizures
  • What must a search warrant include?
    Probable cause and specific details
  • What does the term "persons" refer to in the scope of protection?
    It applies to everyone, accused or not
  • What does "houses" include in the scope of protection?
    All types of buildings, not just homes
  • What does "papers and effects" refer to?
    Sealed letters and packages
  • What is the right of privacy defined as?
    The right to be left alone
  • What are the limitations on the right of privacy?
    Lawful court orders and public safety needs
  • What does Section 4 state about freedom of speech?
    No law shall abridge freedom of speech
  • What does the scope of freedom of expression include?
    Free speech, press, assembly, and religion
  • What does Section 6 state about liberty of abode?
    It cannot be impaired without lawful order
  • What is the meaning of liberty of abode and travel?
    The right to choose and change one's home
  • What is the highest priority of Congress regarding social justice?
    To protect and enhance human dignity
  • What does the state regulate according to Section 1 of Article 13?
    Acquisition, ownership, and use of property
  • What does the promotion of social justice include?
    Creating economic opportunities based on self-reliance
  • What does social justice require from the state?
    Measures guaranteeing equality of opportunity
  • What is the duty of the state to promote social justice?
    To protect human dignity and reduce inequalities
  • What is the composition of the Commission on Human Rights?
    A Chairman and four members
  • What are the qualifications for members of the Commission?
    Natural-born citizens and majority lawyers
  • How are members of the Commission appointed?
    By the President without confirmation
  • What is the independence of the Commission on Human Rights?
    Independent of the three branches of government
  • Why was the Commission on Human Rights created?
    To address military abuses during martial law
  • What is one power of the Commission on Human Rights?
    To investigate human rights violations
  • What can the Commission do regarding legal measures?
    Provide legal aid to underprivileged victims
  • What is one function of the Commission regarding jails?
    Exercise visitorial powers over detention facilities
  • What does the Commission establish for human rights?
    Programs for research and education
  • What can the Commission recommend to Congress?
    Measures to promote human rights
  • What compensation can the Commission provide?
    Compensation to victims of human rights violations