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Practice question: Operative Fact Doctrine

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Practice question

What is the central function of the operative fact doctrine?
  1. To make every unconstitutional law valid.
  2. To recognize certain consequences of an invalid measure's operation when equity and justice warrant it.
  3. To abolish constitutional review.
  4. To convict officials without trial.
  5. To authorize future violations of the same constitutional rule.

Legal references

  • Araullo v. Aquino III, G.R. No. 209287 et al., February 3, 2015 Resolution, sections 6–7, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/feb2015/gr_209287_2015.html
  • De Agbayani v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No. L-23127, April 29, 1971, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1971/apr1971/gr_23127_1971.html

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