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Practice question: Amendments and Revisions (See also RA 6735)

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Practice question

Congress validly proposes a constitutional amendment. A plebiscite is scheduled for the ninetieth day after approval, and a majority of votes cast favors the proposal. Does the schedule fall within Article XVII, Section 4?
  1. No. Only the thirtieth day is permitted.
  2. No. A proposal by Congress needs no plebiscite.
  3. Yes, but only if every registered voter approves.
  4. No. The deadline is sixty days.
  5. Yes. The prescribed period is not earlier than sixty nor later than ninety days after approval.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article XVII Section 4 first paragraph: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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