Practice question
A congressional emergency delegation is still within its stated calendar duration, but Congress has reached the next adjournment. No new delegation or independent authority exists. The President continues solely because the original end date is later. Under Article VI, Section 23(2), which is correct?
- The calendar duration cancels the constitutional cessation rule.
- The powers cease upon the next adjournment under the constitutional rule despite the later proposed date.
- The delegation becomes permanent after adjournment.
- A Cabinet vote alone restores the expired power.
- Only a foreign court may end the authority.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VI, Section 23(2).
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