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Practice question: Legislative Privileges, Inhibitions, and Disqualifications

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A Representative fully discloses that she has a financial interest in a private company. During her term, she seeks a direct financial interest in a government supply contract and argues that disclosure cures any constitutional inhibition. Assess the argument under Article VI, Sections 12 and 14.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 11–14 and 16(3): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Sections 12 and 14.

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