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CRIMINAL LAW I

PRE-TEST
8/ 17/2023
QUESTIONS (5 POINTS EACH)

1. ____________ is a branch of division of law which defines


crimes, treats of their nature and provides for their
punishment.
2. ____________is an act committed or omitted in violation of
the law.
3. ____________ are acts or omissions punished by the
Revised Penal Code (RPC).
4. ____________ are acts or omissions punished by special
laws.
5. ____________ are acts or omissions punished by
ordinances.
6. Who has the power to enact Penal Laws?
7. What is a bill of attainder?
8. Enumerate the 3 characteristics of Penal Laws.
9. __________ pertains to the principle that if the evidence
in a criminal case is evenly balanced, or if there is an equal
amount of evidence both in favor of and against the
defendant's guilt, then the defendant should be given the
benefit of the doubt and be acquitted.
10. ________ is a Latin legal maxim that translates to "In
doubt, for the accused."

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