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Practice question: Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Which pair states the principal due-process concerns underlying the vagueness doctrine?
  1. Revenue collection and electoral convenience
  2. Legislative seniority and executive preference
  3. Publicity and legislative speed
  4. Fair notice to affected persons and protection against arbitrary enforcement
  5. The number of judges and the size of the courthouse

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article III, Section 1, due process: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
  • People v. Nazario, G.R. No. L-44143, August 31, 1988, main decision, comprehensible standards and fair construction: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1988/aug1988/gr_l-44143_1988.html
  • Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148560, November 19, 2001, main decision, vagueness and statutory context: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2001/nov2001/gr_148560_2001.html

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