Practice question
A public-debt increase bill originates in the House and reaches the Senate. The Senate proposes amendments, and both chambers properly approve a common final text. A challenger objects solely that Senate amendment of any debt-increase bill is forbidden by the exclusive-origination rule. Which assessment is best?
- All Senate amendments are unconstitutional
- The Senate’s participation converts the measure into a judicial decree
- The objection fails because Section 24 expressly permits Senate amendments after House origination
- Only the President may amend a bill before passage
- The House’s origination role removes every Senate vote
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article VI, Section 24.
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