LM 213 Activity 1 Tanada vs. Tuvera Case (1)

According to the text, what right do the petitioners invoke?

• Right to privacy

• Right to free speech

• Right to be informed

• Right to bear arms

What is the purpose of the petitioners seeking a writ of mandamus?

• To compel the government to publish laws

• To request a change in the Constitution

• To challenge the constitutionality of certain laws

• To advocate for stricter government regulations

Which of the following presidential decrees is NOT specifically mentioned in the text?

• Presidential Decree No. 179

• Presidential Decree No. 286

• Presidential Decree No. 427

• Presidential Decree No. 734

What argument do the respondents make for dismissing the case?

• The petitioners have no legal standing

• The laws in question are not important

• The laws have already been published

• The issue is not of public concern

What does the Supreme Court ruling state about the effectivity of laws without publication?

• They have no binding force and effect

• They are automatically repealed

• They remain valid until publication occurs

• They are subject to interpretation by the courts

According to the majority opinion, what is the purpose of publication in the Official Gazette?

• To ensure the laws are followed by the public

• To provide official notice to the affected parties

• To generate revenue for the government

• To increase transparency in the legislative process

Which of the following statements is true based on the first case of Tanada vs. Tuvera ?

• All presidential decrees mentioned in the text have been published

• The publication of laws in the Official Gazette is required by the Constitution

• The respondents argue that publication in the Official Gazette is unnecessary

• The Court's ruling applies only to future presidential decrees

What is the significance of the Court's ruling on the publication of laws?

• It clarifies the requirement for publication in the Official Gazette

• It establishes new legal precedents for future cases

• It grants the government more power to enforce laws

• It limits the authority of the Executive branch

According to the separate opinion of Justice Fernando, what is the main concern regarding the requirement of publication in the Official Gazette?

• It may violate the due process clause of the Constitution

• It may lead to confusion and uncertainty in the legal system

• It may restrict the power of the Executive branch

• It may impede the enforcement of penal provisions

How does the dissenting opinion of Justice Plana differ from the majority opinion?

• It argues that publication in the Official Gazette is necessary for all laws

• It argues that the Constitution does not require any form of publication

• It argues that the Civil Code should be amended to require publication in the Official Gazette

• It argues that the Court should not have jurisdiction in cases involving publication of laws