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Practice question: Duties of the COMELEC

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Under Article IX-C, Section 3, what is the constitutional arrangement for hearing and deciding election cases and reconsideration of COMELEC division decisions?
  1. Every receiving clerk decides finally
  2. Only a private arbitration panel may act
  3. Every case must first be decided by the President
  4. The courts never review any COMELEC action
  5. Cases are heard and decided in division, with motions for reconsideration decided by the COMELEC en banc

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article IX-C, Section 3, COMELEC divisions and reconsideration: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353

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