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Practice question: En Banc and Division Cases

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A case before the Supreme Court directly contests the constitutionality of a statute. Which mode of hearing does Article VIII, section 4(2) require?
  1. Hearing by one justice designated by the President.
  2. Hearing exclusively by a lower court.
  3. Hearing by the Commission on Appointments.
  4. Hearing by any division without possible en banc consideration.
  5. Hearing by the Supreme Court en banc.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VIII, section 4, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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