Wwe Flashcards
(20 cards)
Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of Piracy under Article 122 of the Revised Penal Code as amended?
B
Under the Revised Penal Code, piracy is committed by persons not part of the complement or passengers. Hence, being a passenger disqualifies one as a principal.
Which law allows even passengers or crew members to be charged with piracy in Philippine waters?
D
P.D. 532 broadens the definition to include any person, whether part of the crew or a passenger.
What is the distinguishing element of the crime of mutiny?
D
Mutiny is committed by members of the crew or passengers against the ship’s officers.
What is the jurisdiction rule for piracy?
C
Piracy has universal jurisdiction; any state can prosecute pirates.
What qualifies piracy under Article 123?
C
Qualified piracy occurs if accompanied by heinous acts like murder, or abandonment without means to save.
What is the penalty for qualified piracy?
C
Qualified piracy is punishable by reclusion perpetua to death.
In which situation is arbitrary detention committed?
C
Arbitrary detention occurs when a public officer detains without legal grounds.
Which of the following is an element of rebellion under Article 134?
C
Rebellion involves a public uprising and taking up arms to remove allegiance from the government.
Which of the following is NOT a key difference between rebellion and treason?
D
Rebellion can be committed by any person, not just citizens.
What crime is committed when a group publicly and tumultuously rises to prevent the execution of a law without aiming to remove allegiance from the government?
C
Sedition is committed through public, tumultuous acts to hinder government functions without overthrowing it.
Which of the following is NOT an element of the crime of Piracy under Article 122 of the Revised Penal Code as amended?
B
Under the Revised Penal Code, piracy is committed by persons not part of the complement or passengers. Hence, being a passenger disqualifies one as a principal.
Which law allows even passengers or crew members to be charged with piracy in Philippine waters?
D
P.D. 532 broadens the definition to include any person, whether part of the crew or a passenger.
What is the distinguishing element of the crime of mutiny?
D
Mutiny is committed by members of the crew or passengers against the ship’s officers.
What is the jurisdiction rule for piracy?
C
Piracy has universal jurisdiction; any state can prosecute pirates.
What qualifies piracy under Article 123?
C
Qualified piracy occurs if accompanied by heinous acts like murder, or abandonment without means to save.
What is the penalty for qualified piracy?
C
Qualified piracy is punishable by reclusion perpetua to death.
In which situation is arbitrary detention committed?
C
Arbitrary detention occurs when a public officer detains without legal grounds.
Which of the following is an element of rebellion under Article 134?
C
Rebellion involves a public uprising and taking up arms to remove allegiance from the government.
Which of the following is NOT a key difference between rebellion and treason?
D
Rebellion can be committed by any person, not just citizens.
What crime is committed when a group publicly and tumultuously rises to prevent the execution of a law without aiming to remove allegiance from the government?
C
Sedition is committed through public, tumultuous acts to hinder government functions without overthrowing it.
