Practice question
Congress is not in session when the President proclaims martial law. Must it await a presidential call before convening for its constitutional role?
- Yes, for thirty days
- Yes, unless the Supreme Court calls it
- Yes, until every member signs a request
- No, but it may wait until its next regular session
- No, it must convene within twenty-four hours in accordance with its rules without need of a call
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 18: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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