Practice question
A valid calling-out order directs military assistance against lawless violence. An officer claims that the order itself automatically suspends the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. Which response is best?
- Correct, every deployment suspends the privilege
- Correct, if the officer announces it publicly
- Correct, if local officials approve
- Correct, unless a newspaper objects
- Incorrect, calling out and suspension of the privilege are distinct powers with different conditions
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 18: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, G.R. No. 171396 and consolidated cases, May 3, 2006, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/41473
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