PILI CAPITAL COLLEGE INC.

San Isidro, Pili, Camarines Sur

4418, Philippines
Prelims Examination

Name________________________________Yr. & Course:________________________Date:______

Instruction: Choose the answer that best describes each question. Write the letter of your choice on the
space provided before each number.

Test I – MCQ:

__________1.It is a system of law enforcement, adjudication and correction that is directly involved in the
apprehension, prosecution and control of those charged with criminal offenses.
A. Law Enforcement C. Prosecution
B. Courts D. Criminal Justice

__________2.It is the body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon.

A. Criminal Law C. Criminology
B. Crime D. Criminal Justice

__________3. It means “There is no crime where there is no law punishing it.

A. “Nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege” C. Actus me invito factus, non est meus
actus
B. “Actus non facit reum, nisi mens rea” D. “Mala ense”

__________4. It is defined as a voluntary and intentional violation by legally competent person of a legal
duty that commends or prohibits an act for the protection of the society.
A. Criminal Law C. Criminology
B. Crime D. Criminal Justice

__________5. It is defined as that branch of public law, which defines crimes, treats of their nature, and
provides for their punishment.
A. Criminal Law C. Criminology
B. Crime D. Criminal Justice

__________6. It defines the elements that are necessary for an act to constitute a crime and therefore
punishable.
A. Procedural Criminal Law C. Criminal Law
B. Substantive Criminal Law D. Special Penal Laws

__________7. These are ways and means resorted to by the police officers in order to catch a law
violator.
A. Instigation C. Buy-bust operation
B. Entrapment D. Arrest

__________8. It refers to when the police selectively enforce criminal law for various reasons.
A. Rationing C. Crime Detection
B. Crime Control D. Law Enforcement

__________9. It refers to the taking of a person into custody in order that he be made to answer for the
commission of a crime.
A. Probable Cause C. Search Warrant
 B. Arrest D. Warrant of arrest

__________10. It is such fact and circumstances which would lead a reasonably discreet and prudent
man to believe that an offense has been committed by the person sought to be arrested.
C. Probable Cause C. Search Warrant
D. Arrest D. Warrant of arrest

__________11. It is an order in writing issued in the name of the people of the Philippines signed by the
judge and directed to the peace officer.
A. Probable Cause C. Search Warrant
B. Arrest D. Warrant of arrest

__________12. It refers to a statute that periods procedures appropriate for the enforcement of the
substantive criminal law.
A. c Procedural Criminal Law C. Criminal Law
B. Substantive Criminal Law D. Special Penal Laws

__________13. It means that those who are accused of crimes are considered innocent until proven
guilty.
A. Presumption of innocence C. Proof beyond reasonable doubt
B. Burden of proof D. Criminal Justice

__________14. It is based on the idea that the most important function of the CJS is the repression of
criminal conduct.
A. Due Process Model C. Crime Control Model
B. Criminal Justice System D. Criminal Law

__________15. It requires that the accused be tried by as impartial and competent court in accordance
with the procedure prescribed by law and with proper observance of all the rights accorded him under the
constitution and applicable statutes.
A. Due Process Model C. Efficiency
B. Crime Control Model D. Criminal Due Process

__________16. It is considered to be the initiator of the Criminal Justice System

A. Prosecution C. Court
B. Law Enforcement D. Correction

__________17. It pertains to “A Criminal Action”

A. Prosecution C. Court
B. Law Enforcement D. Correction

__________18. It is viewed as necessary for assuring that the constitutional and statutory rights of
citizens are not controlled by political pressures.
A. Prosecution C. Courts
B. Law Enforcement D. Correction

__________19. It is the authority of the court to hear and try a particular offense and to impose the
punishment provided by law.
A. Prosecution C. Jurisdiction
B. Law Enforcement D. Venue

__________20. It refers to the place, location or site where the case is to be heard on its merits.
A. Prosecution C. Jurisdiction
B. Law Enforcement D. Venue
Test II -Enumeration:

1. Enumerate some maxims regarding a crime. (4 pts)

2. What are the sources of substantive criminal alw in the Philippines. (4 pts)
3. What are the two basic principles of criminal law we adhere to in the administration of the
CJS in the Philippines? (2 pts)
4. Give the four elements of justice in order that the justice may be dispensed of absolutely.
(8pts)
5. Enumerate the four types of mistake that can happen when society attempts to administer
justice (8 pts).
6. What are the Five (5) Pillars of the Criminal Justice System in the Philippines? (5 pts)
7. What are the philosophical approaches behind the CJS? (2 pts)
8. What are the Two (2) Principles of law that must be adhered to in our CJS? (2 pts)