Practice question
Congress enacts a law increasing the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction despite the absence of the Court’s advice and concurrence. Is ordinary legislative passage sufficient to satisfy Article VI, Section 30?
- Yes, because court jurisdiction has no constitutional constraints.
- Yes, because a majority vote substitutes for concurrence.
- No, because the President alone may enlarge appellate jurisdiction.
- No, because the express requirement of the Court’s advice and concurrence remains unsatisfied.
- Yes, if the bill is long enough.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VI, Section 30.
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