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Practice question: Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Subject to the people’s constitutionally reserved initiative and referendum powers, which institution holds legislative power under Article VI, Section 1?
  1. Congress, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives
  2. The President acting alone
  3. The Supreme Court acting as a legislature
  4. The Commission on Audit
  5. The Cabinet acting by majority vote

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Section 1; Article VII, Section 1; Article VIII, Sections 1 and 12: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353

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