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Laws in the Philippines take effect immediately after they are passed.
Laws in the Philippines take effect immediately after they are passed.
False (B)
The publication of laws is not considered a part of the constitutional requirement of due process.
The publication of laws is not considered a part of the constitutional requirement of due process.
False (B)
The Official Gazette is the only publication required for the effectivity of laws.
The Official Gazette is the only publication required for the effectivity of laws.
False (B)
The practice of issuing secret decrees during the Marcos era was found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.
The practice of issuing secret decrees during the Marcos era was found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.
Publication is required for all laws and regulations, whether civil or penal in nature.
Publication is required for all laws and regulations, whether civil or penal in nature.
Laws can create obligations or impose penalties for acts done prior to their issuance.
Laws can create obligations or impose penalties for acts done prior to their issuance.
A law itself may provide that it shall have retroactive effect.
A law itself may provide that it shall have retroactive effect.
Ex post facto laws retrospectively change the legal consequences or relations of facts or deeds.
Ex post facto laws retrospectively change the legal consequences or relations of facts or deeds.
Penal laws can be applied retroactively to favor the accused, even if a final sentence has already been rendered.
Penal laws can be applied retroactively to favor the accused, even if a final sentence has already been rendered.
Publication is not required for interpretative regulations and those merely internal in nature.
Publication is not required for interpretative regulations and those merely internal in nature.
