Practice question
In a hypothetical House with 300 sitting members and no vacancies or exclusions, 200 attend an election for Speaker. A candidate receives 120 votes. Is that enough under Article VI, Section 16(1)?
- No; a majority of all 300 requires at least 151 votes.
- Yes; any majority of the 200 present is enough.
- Yes; only one-third of all members is needed.
- No; every Speaker election requires 200 affirmative votes.
- Yes; the presence of a quorum removes the special all-members voting requirement.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 16, 23(1) and 27(1): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Section 16(1)–(2).
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