Practice question
The President requests extension of a suspension on the stated grounds that rebellion persists and public safety requires it. Congress votes jointly in a regular session, but only forty percent of all its Members approve. Supporters claim any plurality is enough because the President requested the extension. Which analysis follows Section 18?
- A presidential request replaces every congressional voting requirement.
- The extension lacks the required approval of at least a majority of all Members voting jointly.
- A plurality is the express constitutional threshold.
- Only the Cabinet can vote on extensions.
- The original suspension automatically extends regardless of the vote.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 18: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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