What requirement must an international treaty or agreement satisfy to be valid and effective in the Philippines under Article VII, Section 21?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. concurrence by at least two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate
- Step 1: The Constitution (Article VII, Section 21) states that "no treaty or international agreement shall be valid and effective unless concurred in by at least two-thirds of all the members of the Senate". Answer: concurrence by at least two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate. Why not the others: None of these fit: Concurrence by a two-thirds majority of the House of Representatives; Ratification through a nationwide popular citizen plebiscite; Written endorsement from the Judicial and Bar Council.
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