Practice question
Explain the principal distinction between pardon and amnesty concerning the persons or offenses addressed and the required congressional role.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 19: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Barrioquinto v. Fernandez, G.R. No. L-1278, January 21, 1949, main opinion on pardon and amnesty: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1949/jan1949/gr_l-1278_1949.html
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