Easy Round

1 pt for every correct answer

Time: 10 seconds/ question
1. What year was the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights adopted?
2. TRUE or
FALSE. There
are 35 Articles
in the UDHR.
3. Which characteristic of human rights denotes that
they cannot be taken away or surrendered?
 A) Legal rights are completely
separate from natural rights

4. How do legal
rights typically B) Legal rights mirror natural
relate to natural rights identically

rights?
C) Legal rights often align with
principles established by natural
rights
5. According to the traditional
hierarchy of rights, which right is
often considered as the most
fundamental and indispensable?
AVERAGE ROUND
2 points for every correct answer
15 seconds/ question
6. What is the primary purpose of
embedding the Bill of Rights in the 1987
Philippine Constitution?
A) To prioritize the interests of the government over those of
the citizens.
B) To provide a framework for protecting citizens from
potential abuses of governmental authority.
C) To enable the government to exert control over its citizens.
D) To restrict citizens' freedoms in the name of national
security.
 In a democratic nation, 7. Which type of right is being violated in
citizens have the right to this scenario?
peacefully assemble and
protest against
government policies. A). Civil right
However, the government
imposes strict regulations
on public gatherings and B). Socio-cultural right
uses excessive force to
disperse peaceful
demonstrations, infringing C). Political right
upon citizens' rights to
freedom of assembly and
expression. D). Economic right.
In a certain society, individuals are discriminated against based on their gender
identity and sexual orientation. They face widespread social stigma and are denied
equal opportunities in employment, education, and healthcare.

8. Which type of right is being violated in this scenario?

A). Civil right
B). Socio-cultural right
C). Political right
D). Economic right.
In the Philippines, the government imposes strict censorship laws, limiting citizens'
access to information and suppressing freedom of expression. Citizens who voice
dissenting opinions against the government are subjected to harassment and
intimidation.

9. Which type of right is being violated in this scenario?

A) Civil right
B) Socio-cultural right
C) Political right
D) Economic right.
10. How do statutory rights differ from
constitutional rights?
A) Constitutional rights are granted by legislative bodies, while statutory rights
are enshrined in constitutions.

B) Statutory rights are derived from laws enacted by legislative bodies, while
constitutional rights are embedded in the constitution.

C) Constitutional rights are temporary and subject to change, whereas

statutory rights are permanent and unchangeable.

D) Statutory rights apply only to specific groups or individuals, while

constitutional rights are universally applicable to all citizens.
 • DIFFICULTY ROUND
• 5 points for every correct answer
• 20 seconds/ question
John, a citizen of the Philippines, is
arrested by the police without a warrant
and is detained without being informed of
the charges against him. He is denied
access to legal representation and is
subjected to harsh interrogation tactics.
11. State the exact provision of the Philippine
Constitution's Article 3: Right to Due Process and
Equal Protection of the Laws that is being violated in
this scenario?
12. What distinguishes substantive due
process from procedural due process?
A) Substantive due process focuses on the fairness of the procedures
followed in legal proceedings, while procedural due process concerns the
fairness of the laws themselves.
B) Substantive due process ensures that individuals are treated fairly under
the law, while procedural due process ensures that individuals are treated
fairly in the application and enforcement of the law.
C) Substantive due process guarantees individuals the right to a speedy and
public trial, while procedural due process guarantees individuals the right to
be informed of the charges against them.
D) Substantive due process safeguards against arbitrary or unreasonable
government actions, while procedural due process safeguards against errors
or mistakes made during legal proceedings.
Maria, a private citizen, discovers that her personal information,
including her medical records and financial transactions, have been
unlawfully disclosed and disseminated by a government agency to third
parties without her consent.
13. What aspect of Maria's rights is potentially violated by the
unauthorized disclosure of her medical records?
A) Right to freedom of speech
B) Right to education
C) Right to privacy
D) Right to due process
 A group of citizens organizes a peaceful protest rally in front of a
government building to express their grievances regarding a recently
passed law that they believe infringes upon their rights. During the
protest, law enforcement authorities arrive and order the dispersal of
the rally, citing concerns about public safety and disruption of
government operations.

14. What constitutional provision is relevant to the citizens' right to

organize a peaceful protest rally?
A journalist publishes an article criticizing the government's
handling of a recent environmental disaster, highlighting alleged
negligence and corruption among government officials. Shortly
after publication, the government files a lawsuit against the
journalist, seeking to halt the distribution of the article and impose
penalties for defamation.

15. Which legal concept is invoked when the government seeks to halt
the distribution of the journalist's article?
A) Clear and present danger rule
B) Prior restraint
C) Subsequent punishment
D) Balancing Test
Jane, a Filipino citizen, decides to move to another city to pursue
better job opportunities. However, when she attempts to leave her
current city, local authorities deny her exit and restrict her
movement, citing concerns about potential security risks and
maintaining public order.

16. What constitutional provision guarantees Jane's right to travel and

liberty of abode?
• 17. What legal principle is violated when local authorities restrict
Jane's movement without lawful justification?
A) Clear and present danger rule
B) Writ of habeas corpus
C) Ex post facto law
D) Right against unreasonable searches and seizures
Mariam, a devout Muslim, wears a religious head covering known as a
hijab as part of her religious observance. However, upon entering a
government building, security personnel refuse her entry, citing a
policy banning the wearing of head coverings inside government
premises.
18. What legal principle is violated when government policies restrict
individuals' religious practices without a compelling reason?