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Why do courts try to avoid deciding constitutional questions?
Why do courts try to avoid deciding constitutional questions?
- To expedite the legal process
- To uphold the doctrine of separation of powers (correct)
- To show their independence from the executive branch
- To avoid taking responsibility for controversial decisions
When can the constitutionality of a law be considered by the courts?
When can the constitutionality of a law be considered by the courts?
- If it is the main issue of the case and raised early on (correct)
- Only when the law is ambiguous
- Whenever the judges find it appropriate
- If the law was passed recently
Why do courts presume the constitutionality of laws?
Why do courts presume the constitutionality of laws?
- Due to lack of legal expertise among judges
- To speed up the legal process
- To avoid controversy
- As a way to support the legislative and executive branches' actions (correct)
What must be true for a matter of constitutionality to be considered by the courts?
What must be true for a matter of constitutionality to be considered by the courts?
Why was a petition for Certiorari considered incorrect in the case of GSIS Family Bank Employees Union vs. Villanueva?
Why was a petition for Certiorari considered incorrect in the case of GSIS Family Bank Employees Union vs. Villanueva?
What is a requirement for a case to be appropriate for judicial determination?
What is a requirement for a case to be appropriate for judicial determination?
When can a moot and academic case still be resolved by the court?
When can a moot and academic case still be resolved by the court?
Who must raise the question of constitutionality according to the text?
Who must raise the question of constitutionality according to the text?
In what circumstances can a constitutional question be raised at any time?
In what circumstances can a constitutional question be raised at any time?
Why must a constitutional question be raised at the earliest possible opportunity?
Why must a constitutional question be raised at the earliest possible opportunity?
What must a concrete case involve to be resolved by the court, even when moot and academic?
What must a concrete case involve to be resolved by the court, even when moot and academic?
