Human-Rights Midterm With Ansswer
Human-Rights Midterm With Ansswer
6. These are the four principles based upon earlier 17. It stresses that a doubtful provision must be
statues and charters during Petition of Right made by examined in the light of the history of the times, and
Edward Coke, except: the condition and circumstances under which the
A. No martial law may not be used in time of peace Constitution was framed.
B. No taxes may be levied without consent of A. Verba legis C. Ratio legis est anima
Parliament B. Ut magis valeat quam pereat D. All of the above
C. No soldiers may be quartered upon the citizenry
D. No subject may be imprisoned without cause 18. The words used in the Constitution must be given
shown their ordinary meaning, except where technical terms
are employed.
7. What year in Constitution that it was never fully A. Ut magis valeat quam pereat
implemented due to several factors, primarily the US B. Verba legis
colonial regime under which the Philippines was C. Ratio legis est
placed. However, it paved the way for the Philippines D. None of the above
to be known as the first republic in Asia.
A. 1899 C. 1943 19. According to Karel Vasak, he links that these
B. 1935 D. 1973 rights embody the idea of fraternity.
A. Civil and Political Rights
8. In what Constitution that the Philippines B. Economic and Social Rights
established a complete independence from the C. Cultural Rights
sovereignty of the United States. D. Collective Rights
A. 1899 C. 1943
B. 1935 D. 1973 20. These rights links to liberty.
A. Civil and Political Rights
9. The Japanese Military Administration renamed the B. Economic and Social Rights
Bill of Rights into: C. Cultural Rights
A. Rights of the Citizen D. Collective Rights
B. Duty of the Citizen
21. In what year does the United Nations 30. Everyone is born with and possessed the same
representatives from all regions of the world formally rights regardless of their background, nationality,
adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. place or living or status.
A. October 24, 1945 C. December 10, 1948 A. Indivisible C. Universal
B. April 1945 D. None of the Above B. Natural rights D. Statutory rights
22. The overall member state of the United Nations. 31. Rights of the society, those that can be enjoyed
A. 191 C. 193 only in company with others.
B. 192 D. 194 A. Civil and Political Rights
B. Economic and Social Rights
23. The date of effectivity of the 1987 Constitution is C. Cultural Rights
on February 2, 1987, the date of the plebiscite, and D. Collective Rights
not on the date its ratification was proclaimed.
A. True C. Maybe 32. Rights that ensure the well-being of the individual
B. False D. Both A and B and foster the preservation, enrichment, and
dynamic evolution of national culture based on the
24. These rights uphold the sanctity of the individual principle of
before the law and guarantee his or her ability to unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and
participate freely in civil, economic, and political intellectual expression.
society. A. Civil and Political Rights
A. Civil and Political Rights B. Economic and Social Rights
B. Economic and Social Rights C. Cultural Rights
C. Cultural Rights D. Collective Rights
D. Collective Rights
33. According to Struggle for Recognition, this right
25. These are the Political rights that can be enjoyed covers economic, social, and cultural rights which
in every individual, except: find their origin primarily in the socialist tradition.
A. Right to equal access to opportunities for public A. First Generation Rights
service B. Second Generation Rights
B. Right to a nationalistic and independent economic C. Third Generation Rights
policy protected from foreign D. Absolute Rights
domination and intrusion
C. Right to information on matters involving public 34. Derogable rights may be suspended or limited,
interest provided of three satisfy requirements for it to be
D. Right to determine, participate, intervene and take valid, except:
action in all matters that directly and indirectly affect A. It does not exceed what is not strictly necessary to
one's welfare achieve the purpose
B. It is provided for by law which is made known to
26. These are the Civil rights that can be enjoyed in every citizen
every individual, except: C. It is provided for by law which is made known to
A. Right to a transparent, credible, competent and every citizen
impartial justice system D. None of the above
B. Right against involuntary disappearances
C. Right to live in a democracy 35. The United Nations Conference on International
D. Right to humane conditions of detention Organization was coming into force on?
A. June 25, 1945 C. October 24, 1945
27. These are the Economic rights that can be B. June 26, 1945 D. October 25, 1945
enjoyed in every individual, except:
A. Right to own land should be limited to Filipinos 36. These are the main reasons why United Nations
B. Right to equal access to employment was founded, except:
opportunities and professional advancement A. To keep peace throughout the world
C. Right to a responsive social welfare system B. To be a center for harmonizing the actions of
D. Right to form and join unions and organizations, to nations to achieve these goals
bargain collectively, to go on strike and to actively C. To develop hostile relations among nations
participate in political life D. To help nations work together to improve the lives
of poor people, to conquer hunger, disease and
28. These are the Solidarity rights that can be illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other's
enjoyed in every individual, except: rights and freedoms
A. Right to enjoy the highest standard of health
B. Right to a social order
C. Right to self-determination
D. Right to resist any form of political, economic,
social or cultural domination by resorting
to any legitimate means
38. General Assembly can also initiate studies and 45. The following statements are the function of the
make recommendations for the following purpose, Trusteeship Council, except:
except: A. Accepting petitions and examining them in
A. Promoting international co-operation in the consultation with the administering authority
economic, social, cultural, educational, and health B. Taking these and other actions in conformity with
fields the terms of the trusteeship agreements
B. Encourage the progressive or regressive C. Providing periodic visits to the representative trust
development of international law and its codification territories at times agreed upon with the
C. Promoting international co-operation in the administering authority
political field D. To further international peace and security
D. Assisting in the realization of human rights and
fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to 46. He/she is the chief administrative officer of the
race, sex, language, or religion Organization.
A. UN International Court of Justice
39. General Assembly also are receiving and B. UN General Assembly
considering annual and special reports from the C. UN Secretariat
other organs of the United Nations. D. UN Security Council
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Both A and B 47. This council commonly known as the World Court
and the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
40. It is important to note that the decisions of the A. UN International Court of Justice
General Assembly on important questions shall be B. UN General Assembly
made by a _____ majority of the members present C. UN Trusteeship Council
and voting. D. UN Security Council
A. 1/2 C. 2/3
B. 1/4 D. 3/4 48. Which council adopted the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights?
41. The Security Council elects ten other Members of A. UN Secretary Council
the United Nations to be non-permanent members of B. UN Trusteeship Council
the General Assembly. C. UN International Court of Justice
A. True C. Maybe D. UN General Assembly
B. False D. Both A and B
49. How many articles in the UDHR?
42. This is one of the functions of the Security A. 28 C. 30
Council wherein to establish and encourage the B. 29 D. 31
development of the pacific settlement of local
disputes. 50. What article in the UDHR says that “No one
A. Regional Arrangements should be held as a slave, and no one has the right
B. Trusteeship Agreements to treat anyone else as
C. Pacific Settlement of Disputes their slave”.
D. Actions with Respect to Threats to the Peace A. Article 3 C. Article 5
B. Article 4 D. Article 6
43. Decisions of the Security Council on all other
matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of: 51. What article in the UDHR says that “The law is
A. Nine members the same for everyone, and must treat us all equally”.
B. Nine members including the concurring votes of A. Article 6 C. Article 8
the permanent members B. Article 7 D. Article 9
C. Ten members
D. Ten members including the concurring votes of
the permanent members
52. What article in the UDHR says that “Everyone
accused of a crime has the right to be considered 62. The adjudication of the court whether the
innocent until they have fairly been proven to be accused is guilty or not guilty of the offense charge
guilty” and the imposition of proper penalty and civil liability.
A. Article 11 C. Article 13 A. Trial C. Judgment
B. Article 12 D. Article 14 B. Decision D. Rules of Court
53. What article in the UDHR says that “Everyone 63. Refers to an individual must be informed of the
has the right to own property, and no one has the actions or decisions that may affect their rights or
right to take this away from us without a fair reason” interest.
A. Article 15 C. Article 17 A. Notice C. Arraignment
B. Article 16 D. Article 18 B. Hearing D. Miranda Rights
54. What article in the UDHR says that “Everyone 64. A new monitoring program being implemented by
has the right to rest and leisure time There should be the government raises worries about discrimination
limits on working hours, and people should be able to and privacy since it disproportionately targets
take holidays with pay.” minority populations. What function of human rights
A. Article 24 C. Article 26 is being challenged?
B. Article 25 D. Article 27 A. Facilitating international sports events
B. Ensuring freedom of expression and privacy rights
55. What article in the UDHR says “We all have the C. Promoting social welfare programs
right to live in a peaceful and orderly society so that D. Mediating trade disputes
these rights and freedoms can be protected, and
these rights can be enjoyed in all other countries 65. Citing concerns for national security, a nation has
around the world.” passed legislation restricting the right to assemble
A. Article 27 C. Article 29 freely; nevertheless, opponents claim this law stifles
B. Article 28 D. Article 30 peaceful protests and dissent. What function of
human rights is primarily at stake in this situation?
56. It requires the of intrinsic validity the law in A. Promoting economic development and trade
interfering with the rights of the person to his life, agreements
liberty, or property. B. Ensuring access to education for all citizens
A. Due Process C. Protecting the right to a fair trial in criminal cases
B. Equal Protection of Laws D. Safeguarding the right to freedom of assembly
C. Procedural Due Process and expression
D. Substantial Due Process
66. When a king levies high taxes without the
57. It means all persons or things similarly situated nobility's approval, it causes a great deal of unrest
should be treated alike, both as rights conferred and and demands responsibility from the political class.
responsibilities imposed. What function of the Magna Carta is being invoked?
A. Due Process A. Limiting the power of the monarch and requiring
B. Equal Protection of Laws consent for taxation
C. Procedural Due Process B. Establishing the right to a speedy trial in civil
D. Substantial Due Process matters
C. Protecting against unlawful imprisonment and
58. Persons protected under the due process of law ensuring due process
wherein all persons living in the Philippines, both D. Guaranteeing the right to free speech in political
Filipino and aliens. discourse
A. Equal Protection of the Laws
B. Human Rights 67. A military unit is accused of mistreating injured
C. Due Process troops from the other side of an armed war by
D. Local Application refusing them access to medical care and
humanitarian supplies. What is the nature of the
59. A formal or informal procedure where individuals violation of the First Geneva Convention?
have the opportunity to present their cases, respond A. Guaranteeing the provision of food and shelter for
to evidence, and contest any claims made against displaced civilians
them. B. Regulating the conduct of hostilities to protect
A. Notice C. Due Process cultural property
B. Hearing D. Arraignment C. Ensuring the humane treatment of all combatants,
regardless of their status
60. Determine the issues, laws, laws or facts matter, D. Establishing the rights of prisoners of war to a fair
and evidences before the court. trial
A. Arraignment C. Judgment
B. Trial D. Pre-trial