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What is the purpose of the requirement of publication of laws?
What is the purpose of the requirement of publication of laws?
- To delay the effectivity of laws and regulations
- To confuse the public about the existence of laws
- To prevent the implementation of laws
- To inform the public about new laws and regulations (correct)
Why is the provision 'Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith' mentioned in relation to the requirement of publication?
Why is the provision 'Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith' mentioned in relation to the requirement of publication?
- To justify the imposition of harsh penalties for non-compliance
- To highlight the consequences of wilful ignorance
- To discourage people from questioning the validity of laws
- To emphasize the importance of knowing and complying with the law (correct)
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Tanada v. Tuvera regarding the practice of completely doing away with publication of laws?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Tanada v. Tuvera regarding the practice of completely doing away with publication of laws?
- It deemed the practice unnecessary
- It found the practice unconstitutional (correct)
- It recommended further study on the practice
- It upheld the practice as constitutional
What is meant by the provision 'Unless otherwise provided' in relation to the effectivity of laws or regulations?
What is meant by the provision 'Unless otherwise provided' in relation to the effectivity of laws or regulations?
When is publication required for laws and regulations?
When is publication required for laws and regulations?
In which scenario can a law provide for its own retroactivity?
In which scenario can a law provide for its own retroactivity?
What did the Supreme Court find unconstitutional based on retroactivity impairing obligations of contracts without justification?
What did the Supreme Court find unconstitutional based on retroactivity impairing obligations of contracts without justification?
In what instance can a penal law be applied retroactively in favor of the accused?
In what instance can a penal law be applied retroactively in favor of the accused?
What does 'ex post facto law' refer to according to Black Law Dictionary?
What does 'ex post facto law' refer to according to Black Law Dictionary?
According to UP Civil Law Professor Ruben Balane, in what form does publication have to be?
According to UP Civil Law Professor Ruben Balane, in what form does publication have to be?
