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

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Distinguish direct enactment through a national statutory initiative from the indirect-initiative route in RA 6735. A duly accredited organization insists that merely filing its indirect proposal makes it law. Explain the defect.

Legal references

  • RA 6735, Initiative and Referendum Act, August 4, 1989: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/2017; Sections 3(b), 11.

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