Angara vs Electoral Commission (1935) p. 182 Facts: Dec. 4, 1934 - Delegates Labrado, Abordo et al.

. sought to restore the powers of the electoral commission back to the National Assemble This proposal was junked along with a subsequent proposal which increased the number of seats in the commission of the majority party. Issues: 1. W/N the electoral commission has acted w/o or in excess of its jurisdiction in adopting its resolution of Dec. 9, 1935. 2. W/N the commission rightfully took cognizance of the protest filed against the petitioner, Angara. Ruling: 1. Yes 2. yes The electoral commission was cited as the constitutional organ with the power of judging all cases contesting the election, returns, and qualifications of the National Assembly. (1935 Constitution) The electoral commission then is now known as the electoral tribunal. Based on the 1935 constitution, the electoral commission shall be comprised of 3 Justices of the SC, 3 Assemblymen from the majority party, and 3 Assemblymen from the 2nd largest party. *take note of the unicameral system back then*