Practice question
An otherwise qualified vice-presidential candidate has resided in the Philippines for only nine years immediately before election day. The candidate argues that the Vice-President needs only the one-year residence applicable to certain House candidates. Which answer is correct?
- The argument succeeds because every executive candidate follows House qualifications.
- The argument succeeds if the candidate is a registered voter.
- The argument succeeds because residency is not required for the Vice-President.
- The argument succeeds if the candidate was born in the Philippines.
- The argument fails because the Vice-President has the same qualifications as the President, including ten years of Philippine residence immediately preceding election.
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; Sections 2–3.
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