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Question 2
2. Sulu Second District Representative Alfonso died during the second year of his
term. House Speaker Rodil then designated Sulu First District Representative
Midas as the legislative caretaker for the remaining period of the term of Alfonso.
Upon the prodding of majority of the constituents of the Sulu Second District
who are invoking their right to representation, the members of the party of
Alfonso filed a petition before the Supreme Court for the issuance of a writ of
mandamus to compel Rodil to call for a special election in their district. Will the
petition prosper? Explain.
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