Practice question
Congress passes a measure stating only that, during any emergency chosen by the President, all legislative power is transferred permanently without restrictions and without a declared national policy. Proponents cite Article VI, Section 23(2) as conclusive authority. Which analysis is correct?
- The citation does not cure the measure’s departure from the limited-period, restricted and policy-directed emergency delegation permitted by the Constitution.
- The clause expressly authorizes permanent transfer of all legislative power.
- The word emergency automatically removes every limit on Congress and the President.
- The delegation is valid solely because its title mentions Section 23.
- A declared national policy is forbidden in emergency legislation.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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