Practice question
A Representative’s elected term runs until June 30 of a future year. During that term, the emoluments of an already existing government office are increased. She resigns from Congress and seeks appointment to that office immediately, before the elected term expires. She argues that the office was not newly created. Which answer follows Section 13?
- Prior existence alone cures the disqualification.
- Resignation converts the elected term into a completed term for this purpose.
- Only her personal vote on the increase matters.
- The emoluments-increase alternative independently bars the appointment during the elected term described.
- The prohibition applies only to the Senate.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VI, Section 13.
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