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

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Which description identifies initiative on statutes under RA 6735?
  1. A judicial order annulling legislation
  2. A petition by the people proposing enactment of national legislation through the prescribed direct electoral process
  3. An executive order appointing a department secretary
  4. A motion by one Senator to suspend a session
  5. A private contract among voters

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 6735, August 4, 1989, Initiative and Referendum Act: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/2017; Section 3(a.2).
  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Sections 1 and 32: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353

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