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

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Explain the two signature thresholds that a petition for national statutory initiative must meet under RA 6735, Section 5(a). Can a large nationwide total compensate for a district falling below the district minimum?

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 6735, August 4, 1989, Initiative and Referendum Act: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/2017; Section 5(a).

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