Practice question
A properly contested presidential inability reaches Congress. Instead of votes by both Houses, a conference committee composed of a few Senators and Representatives decides the issue by unanimous vote. Neither chamber adopts the constitutionally prescribed determination. Does committee unanimity replace the process in Section 11?
- Yes, because committee unanimity transfers all constitutional powers to the committee.
- Yes, because any bicameral group is Congress voting as required.
- Yes, if the committee announces its decision publicly.
- No; Section 11 requires the prescribed two-thirds vote of both Houses voting separately, not a substitute committee determination.
- No, because Congress has no constitutional role in inability.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VII, Section 11.
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