Practice question
A witness objects that the committee must identify a final bill text before asking any questions about deficiencies in an existing procurement law. The inquiry otherwise has a genuine legislative purpose and follows constitutional procedures. Explain why Arnault permits fact gathering before Congress settles the precise legislative response.
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
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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