I.

[a] What are the constitutional requisites for the exercise by a House of Congress of the power of legislative
investigation? Explain each briefly.
[b] Congressman Nonoy delivered a privilege speech charging the International Universal Bank (IUB) with the
sale of unregistered securities in violation of R.A. 8799. He then filed, and the House of Representatives
unanimously approved, a resolution directing the House Committee on Good Government (HCGG) to conduct an
inquiry on this matter, in aid of legislation, in order to prevent the recurrence of any similar fraudulent activity. The
HCGG then issued summonses for the responsible officials or IUB to appear at a scheduled date of investigation.
The IUB officials filed a petition in court to stop the HCGG from proceeding with the inquiry, because the
subject of the investigation is also the subject of civil and criminal actions pending before the courts and the
prosecutors office, and the legislative inquiry, because the subject of the investigation is also the subject of civil
and criminal actions pending before the courts and the prosecutors office, and the legislative inquiry would preempt judicial action. IS THE CONTENTION OF THE IUB OFFICIALS TENABLE? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.
II. [a] In answer to public calls for frugality in government, Congress passes a law reducing the salaries of
members of Congress, to take effect immediately upon approval by the President. Is the law valid? Reasons.
[b] What is a legislative veto? Is it constitutional? Explain.
III. Outline the procedure in making of laws, from filing of a bill up to the laws effectivity.
IV. [a] Do members of the House of Representative Electoral Tribunal enjoy security of tenure? Explain your
answer.
[b] The party affliation of the members of the Senate is, as follows: Six (6) belong to the Liberal Party (LP); Five (5)
belong to the Nacionalista Party (NP); Five belong to the Lakas-NUCD; Seven (7) belong to the Partido ng Masang
Pilipino (PMP); and One (1) is an independent, not belonging to a political party. How would you allocate the
Senates 12-man membership in the Commission on Appointments among the political parties represented in the
Senate? Reasons.
V. [a] Enumerate the constitutional rules governing the apportionment of legislative districts.
[b] Congressman Magulang authored the measure which converted his hometown into a city. Subsequently, in the
election of the first city officials, Congressman Magulang resigned from Congress and ran for City Mayor. Assuming
he wins the election, can Congressman Magulang validly assume office as City Mayor? Reasons.
VI. [a] Enumerate the constitutional rules governing general appropriation measures.
[b] Congressman Malaswa was charged with rape, a non-bailable offense. He was ordered confined in a detention
facility. He then filed a petition in court asking that he be allowed to attend sessions of Congress, even under
guard, because it is his right as a duly-elected Congressman to represent his constituency in Congress. IF YOU
WERE THE JUDGE, WILL YOU GRANT CONGRESSMAN MALASWAS PETITION? Explain your answer.