Practice question
Distinguish an inquiry in aid of legislation under Article VI, Section 21, from the question hour under Section 22. Explain why a department head's treatment under the latter does not automatically create an exemption from the former, and how a valid privilege claim remains relevant.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI Sections 21 and 22: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Senate v. Ermita, G.R. No. 169777 et al., April 20, 2006, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/apr2006/gr_169777_2006.html
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