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Practice question: Prohibition on Death Penalty Imposition (RA 9346)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A person’s name is published for consideration under Section4. The person argues that appearing in the notice is itself a completed presidential pardon. Is that correct?
  1. Yes, all convictions disappear on publication
  2. Yes, a notice automatically pardons every listed person
  3. Yes, a newspaper assumes the President’s power
  4. Yes, consideration and grant are identical
  5. No

Legal references

  • RA9346 Section4, clemency publication and preservation of presidential power: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2006/ra_9346_2006.html

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