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Practice question: Calling Out Powers

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Under Article VII, Section 18, the President may call out the armed forces whenever necessary for what purpose?
  1. To enact tax legislation
  2. To appoint every local officer
  3. To prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion
  4. To replace all civil courts
  5. To suspend every constitutional right

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 18: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Zamora, G.R. No. 141284, August 15, 2000, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/36338

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