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Practice question: Local Legislation

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Practice question

A sanggunian overrides a covered veto using a vote that is two-thirds of those present but less than two-thirds of all members. No different applicable rule exists. Which is best?
  1. Attendance always supplies the denominator
  2. Any quorum automatically overrides
  3. The veto automatically disappears
  4. A press release cures the shortfall
  5. The required all-member override threshold is not met

Legal references

  • RA 7160 Sections 48, 53-55 and 447: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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