Practice question
Which is a requirement of reasonable classification?
- The classification must depend only on a person's surname.
- The distinction must be unrelated to the law's purpose.
- The law must exempt favored members of the same class without reason.
- The distinction must rest solely on an official's personal preference.
- The classification must rest on substantial distinctions.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html — 1987 Constitution, ArticleIII Section1, equal protection.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69106 — Albano v. COMELEC, G.R.257610 and UDK17230, January24 2023, main opinion on reasonable classification.
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.