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Practice question: Quorum and Voting Majorities

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

In the absence of a quorum, which action does Article VI, Section 16(2) expressly permit a smaller number of Members?
  1. Enact an ordinary bill on behalf of the entire House
  2. Adjourn from day to day
  3. Override any presidential veto
  4. Expel any Member without the constitutional vote
  5. Elect a Speaker with fewer than the required votes

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article VI, Section 16(2).

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