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Practice question: The Senate

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A bill proposes to increase the Senate to thirty Senators and reserve some seats for election solely by the voters of particular administrative regions. Its sponsor says ordinary legislation may freely change both membership and the electorate for Senate seats. Evaluate the proposal under the present Constitution without discussing procedures for constitutional amendment.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 2–4: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353

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