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Practice question: Presidential Veto and Congressional Override

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A House-originated bill is vetoed and returned with objections. After reconsideration, the required two-thirds of all Members of that House agree to pass it. What does Section 27(1) prescribe next?
  1. Send the bill with objections to the other House for reconsideration
  2. Treat the veto as overridden without Senate action
  3. Return it to the President for a mandatory signature before any Senate vote
  4. Send it only to a private polling firm
  5. Dissolve Congress automatically

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article VI, Section 27(1).

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