Practice question
Distinguish Congress's ordinary legislative authority from its constituent function of proposing constitutional amendments or revisions. Explain why the latter remains subject to constitutional limits and is not completed merely by invoking parliamentary autonomy.
Legal references
- Gonzales v. COMELEC, G.R. Nos. L-28196 and L-28224, November 9, 1967, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1967/nov1967/gr_l-28196_1967.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article XVII Sections 1 and 4: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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