Practice question
Congress uses the constitutionally required vote to propose a revision. The proposal is approved at a plebiscite held seventy-five days after congressional approval, with a majority of votes cast favoring it. Opponents argue that revisions can be proposed only by a constitutional convention and cannot originate in Congress. Assume the proposal and vote are otherwise valid and no chamber-voting dispute is presented. Which answer is best?
- The objection succeeds because Congress can propose only amendments.
- The objection succeeds because revisions can be approved only through initiative.
- The objection fails: Article XVII allows Congress to propose either amendments or revisions, subject to proper ratification.
- The objection succeeds because every plebiscite must be held after one year.
- The revision is valid solely because a statute calls it an amendment.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.