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Practice question: Elements

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Identify the principal elements of a state using the Montevideo formulation cited in Philippine jurisprudence. Explain the function of each and distinguish the State from the institutions through which it governs.

Legal references

  • Montevideo Convention, Article 1: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/intam03.asp
  • Province of North Cotabato v. GRP Peace Panel, G.R. No. 183591 et al., October 14, 2008, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/47263
  • Province of Sulu v. Medialdea, G.R. Nos. 242255, 243246 and 243693, September 9, 2024, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/sep2024/gr_242255_2024.html

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