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Politics, Governance, and Citizenship
Topic 16 - Human Rights and Social Justice
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What is the definition of a bill of rights?
A
declaration
of a person's rights
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What is the purpose of a bill of rights?
To protect rights against
government
violations
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What are natural rights?
Rights given by
God
to every citizen
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What are constitutional rights?
Rights protected by the
constitution
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What are statutory rights?
Rights provided by laws made by the
legislature
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What does Section 1 of the bill of rights state?
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without
due process
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Who does the bill of rights protect?
All persons within the
Philippines'
jurisdiction
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What does Section 2 protect against?
Unreasonable
searches and seizures
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What must a search warrant include?
Probable cause
and
specific details
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What does the term "persons" refer to in the scope of protection?
It applies to
everyone
, accused or not
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What does "houses" include in the scope of protection?
All types of
buildings
, not just homes
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What does "papers and effects" refer to?
Sealed
letters
and
packages
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What is the right of privacy defined as?
The right to be
left alone
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What are the limitations on the right of privacy?
Lawful court orders
and
public safety
needs
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What does Section 4 state about freedom of speech?
No law
shall
abridge freedom
of
speech
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What does the scope of freedom of expression include?
Free speech
,
press
,
assembly
, and
religion
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What does Section 6 state about liberty of abode?
It cannot be impaired without
lawful order
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What is the meaning of liberty of abode and travel?
The right to choose and change one's
home
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What is the highest priority of Congress regarding social justice?
To protect and enhance
human dignity
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What does the state regulate according to Section 1 of Article 13?
Acquisition, ownership, and use of
property
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What does the promotion of social justice include?
Creating economic opportunities based on
self-reliance
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What does social justice require from the state?
Measures
guaranteeing equality
of opportunity
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What is the duty of the state to promote social justice?
To protect
human dignity
and reduce
inequalities
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What is the composition of the Commission on Human Rights?
A
Chairman
and
four
members
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What are the qualifications for members of the Commission?
Natural-born
citizens
and majority
lawyers
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How are members of the Commission appointed?
By the
President
without confirmation
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What is the independence of the Commission on Human Rights?
Independent of the three
branches
of government
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Why was the Commission on Human Rights created?
To address
military abuses
during
martial law
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What is one power of the Commission on Human Rights?
To investigate
human rights violations
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What can the Commission do regarding legal measures?
Provide legal aid to
underprivileged
victims
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What is one function of the Commission regarding jails?
Exercise
visitorial powers
over detention facilities
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What does the Commission establish for human rights?
Programs for
research
and
education
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What can the Commission recommend to Congress?
Measures to promote
human rights
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What compensation can the Commission provide?
Compensation to victims of
human rights
violations
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