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Practice question: Power to Act as Board of Canvassers in Presidential Election

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Describe the constitutional sequence for transmitting, opening and canvassing the presidential and vice-presidential election returns under Article VII, Section 4. Identify the responsible officer or institution at each stage.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 4, canvass, proclamation, tied highest votes and election contests: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353

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