Practice question
A presidential candidate is thirty-nine on election day but will turn forty before the June 30 assumption of office. Assume all other qualifications are met. Is the age requirement satisfied?
- Yes, because inauguration is the measuring date.
- Yes, because proclamation may occur after the birthday.
- No, because the candidate must be at least forty on election day.
- Yes, if the candidate receives the highest vote total.
- No, because the actual minimum is forty-five.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Sections 2–4, presidential and vice-presidential qualifications, election and terms: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Section 2.
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