Student’s Manual on the Constitution (1) Meaning of freedom of speech, of expression, and of the press, 57; (2) Scope of terms “speech,” “expression,” and “press,” 57; (3) Freedom of expression not absolute, 57; (4) Meaning of right of assembly and right of petition, 58. Section 5 (1) Meaning of religious freedom, 58; (2) Meaning of religion, 59; (3) Aspects of religious freedom, 59; (4) Freedom of religious profession and worship, 59; (5) Religious test prohibited, 60. Section 6 (1) Meaning of liberty of abode and travel, 60; (2) Limitations on the right, 61. Section 7 Right to information on matters of public concern, 61. Section 8 (1) Right to form associations, etc., 62; (2) Limitations on the right, 62. Section 9 (1) Meaning of eminent domain, 63; (2) Conditions for or limitations upon its exercise, 63. viii Section 10 (1) Meaning of obligation of a contract, 64; (2) When obligation of contract impaired, 64. Section 11 (1) Right to free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies, 65; (2) Right to adequate legal assistance, 65. Section 12 Rights of person under investigation, 66. Section 13 (1) Meaning of bail, 67; (2) Purpose and form of bail, 67; (3) Meaning of capital offense, 67; (4) Meaning of recognizance, 67; (5) Right to bail, 67; (6) When right cannot be invoked, 68; (7) Right against excessive bail, 68. Section 14 Section 3 (1) Meaning of right of privacy, 55; (2) Limitations on the right, 56; (3) Illegally obtained evidence not admissible, 56. Section 4 (1) Right to due process of law in criminal cases, 69; (2) Right to presumption of innocence, 70; (3) Statutory presumptions of guilt, 70; (4) Right to be heard by himself and counsel, 70; (5) Right to be informed of the nature and cause of accusation, 71; (6) Right to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, 71; (7) Right to confrontation of witnesses, 72; (8) Right to compulsory production of witnesses and evidence, 73; (9) Trial in absentia, 73. Section 15 (1) Meaning of writ of habeas corpus, 74; (2) Purpose of the writ, 74; (3) How writ operates, 74; (4) Suspension of the privilege of the writ, 75. Section 16 Right to speedy disposition of cases, 75. Section 17 Right against self-incrimination, 76. Section 18 (1) Right against detention solely by reason of political beliefs and aspirations, 76; (2) Meaning of involuntary servitude, 77; (3) Servitude not embraced in prohibition, 77. Section 19 (1) Right against excessive fines, 78; (2) Right against cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment, 78; (3) Imposition of the death penalty, 79.
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Right of the people to health, 36.
vii (1) Concept of a bill of rights, 48; (2) Rights of an individual subordinate to general welfare, 48; (3) Classification of constitutional rights, 49. Section 1 (1) Meaning of due process of law, 50; (2) Aspects of due process of law, 51; (3) Meaning of equal protection of the laws, 52. Section 2 (1) Meaning of search warrant and warrant of arrest, 53; (2) Requisites for valid search warrant or warrant of arrest, 53; (3) Meaning of probable cause, 54; (4) When search and seizure may be made without warrant, 54; (5) When arrest may be made without warrant, 55. Section 3 (1) Meaning of right of privacy, 55; (2) Limitations on the right, 56; (3) Illegally obtained evidence not admissible, 56. Section 4 Section 16 (1) Right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology, 36; (2) Growing threat of global warming, 38. Section 17 Priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports, 40. Section 18 Labor as a primary social and economic force, 40. Section 19 Self-reliant and independent national economy, 40. Section 20 Role of the private sector in the economy, 40. Section 21 Comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform, 41. Section 22 Rights of indigenous cultural communities, 41. Section 23 Non-governmental, community-based or sectoral organizations, 42. Section 24 Vital role of communication and information in nation-building, 43. Section 25 Autonomy of local governments, 43. Section 26 Equal access to opportunities for public service, 44. Section 27 Honesty and integrity in public service, 45. Section 28 Full disclosure by the State of all its transactions, 47. Article III — BILL OF RIGHTS (1) Meaning of freedom of speech, of expression, and of the press, 57; (2) Scope of terms “speech,” “expression,” and “press,” 57; (3) Freedom of expression not absolute, 57; (4) Meaning of right of assembly and right of petition, 58. Section 5 (1) Meaning of religious freedom, 58; (2) Meaning of religion, 59; (3) Aspects of religious freedom, 59; (4) Freedom of religious profession and worship, 59; (5) Religious test prohibited, 60. Section 6 (1) Meaning of liberty of abode and travel, 60; (2) Limitations on the right, 61. Section 7
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