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Practice question: Direct Legislation – Initiative and Referendum (RA 6735)

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A party receives notice of COMELEC’s finding that a national statutory-initiative petition is insufficient. It seeks the review route expressly stated in RA 6735, Section 12. Which course does that section provide?
  1. A private arbitration commenced at any time
  2. A Senate vote within five years
  3. A Cabinet request with no deadline
  4. Automatic reversal with no filing
  5. An appeal to the Supreme Court within thirty days from notice

Legal references

  • RA 6735, Initiative and Referendum Act, August 4, 1989: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/2017; Section 12.

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