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Practice question: Petition for Disqualification

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under Section 6 of RA 6646, does a candidate's receipt of winning votes automatically end a disqualification case that was not finally decided before the election?
  1. Yes, all pending cases disappear automatically.
  2. Yes, voting replaces every legal qualification.
  3. No; the court or Commission continues the trial and hearing under the statute.
  4. Yes, unless every voter signs another complaint.
  5. No; because voting itself is always unlawful.

Legal references

  • RA 6646, Section 6, effect of disqualification cases: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6646_1988.html

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