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Practice question: Quorum and Voting Majorities

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A proponent of overriding a presidential veto says a very large affirmative vote in the House can compensate for a shortfall in the Senate. Explain the constitutional voting method and denominator for veto override.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 16, 23(1) and 27(1): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Section 27(1).

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