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Practice question: Power to Concur in Treaties or International Agreements

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Congress requires a national referendum for a foreign-military-presence treaty governed by Article XVIII, Section 25. Officials obtain Senate concurrence but plan to omit the referendum. Explain the distinct requirements and the referendum vote specified in the text.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VII, Section 21; Article XVIII, Section 25.

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