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Practice question: Delegated Powers

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Practice question

A President says a national emergency proclamation permits issuing decrees that amend any existing statute until the crisis ends. No enabling law exists. Assess this position using David and Article VI, Section 23(2).

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI Section 23(2): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, May 3, 2006, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/may2006/gr_171396_2006.html

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