Practice question
A committee validly investigates failures in government purchasing to consider legal safeguards. A witness argues that a pertinent transaction question is unenforceable merely because the committee has not yet drafted the exact amendment it may recommend. No protected right or privilege is otherwise implicated. Under Arnault, which is the best response?
- Every question requires an already enacted amendment.
- An inquiry is valid only after all legislative choices are final.
- A committee can never gather facts before selecting legislative measures.
- The inquiry may gather pertinent information needed to determine whether and what legislation is necessary.
- The committee must let the witness write the proposed bill first.
Legal references
- Arnault v. Nazareno, G.R. No. L-3820, July 18, 1950, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1950/jul1950/gr_l-3820_1950.html
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