Practice question
Assume a valid presidential impeachment trial. The Chief Justice presides and proposes casting a deciding vote to complete the required conviction tally. Supporters say presiding authority necessarily includes voting. Which is correct?
- The Chief Justice may not vote, even if that vote would decide the result.
- A presiding Chief Justice always has a casting vote.
- A tie automatically authorizes two judicial votes.
- The House may authorize a temporary Senate vote for the Chief Justice.
- The respondent’s consent supplies the missing voting power.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, ArticleVIII Sections6,11; ArticleXI Section3(6),(8): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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