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Practice question: Nature and Concept

Essay Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

An orientation handbook says: “The Constitution is useful only when two branches disagree; otherwise it is optional guidance.” Explain the error using its organizing and limiting functions.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
  • Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, G.R. No. 122156, February 3, 1997, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/34508

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