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An amendment to the Constitution through people's initiative requires a petition of at least what percentage of registered voters?
- 10%, with every legislative district represented by at least 3%
- 12%, with every legislative district represented by at least 3% of its registered voters
- 20% of registered voters nationwide
- 5%, with every province represented by at least 3%
Answer
B. 12%, with every legislative district represented by at least 3% of its registered voters
Solution
Art. XVII, Sec. 2. No amendment by initiative may be made within five years after ratification, nor oftener than once every five years.
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