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Practice question: Rules on Succession

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Who is first designated by Article VII, Section 8, to act as President upon a qualifying vacancy in both the presidency and vice-presidency?
  1. The most senior Cabinet member.
  2. The President of the Senate.
  3. The Chief Justice.
  4. The Ombudsman.
  5. The Commission on Elections chairperson.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VII Section 8: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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