Practice question
Does the party-list system require every national or regional party and every nominee to be economically marginalized? Explain the governing distinction under Atong Paglaum, without computing seats.
Legal references
- Atong Paglaum, Inc. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203766 and consolidated cases, April 2, 2013, main decision, six participation parameters: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/55861
- Republic Act No. 7941, March 3, 1995, Party-List System Act: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/3614; Section 9.
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