Which statement correctly assigns the ranges for RA 7920 Article IV and Article V?

Which statement correctly assigns the ranges for RA 7920 Article IV and Article V?

• A. Article IV covers 1-10; Article V covers 11-20.
• B. Article IV covers 11-20; Article V covers 21-27.
• C. Article IV covers 21-30; Article V covers 11-20.
• D. Article IV covers 11-20; Article V covers 28-35.

Answer: (B)

Sequential section numbering in statutes means each article contains a block of sections and the next article starts right after the last section of the previous one. In this setup, the fourth article should pick up where the earlier articles leave off, and the fifth article should come after the fourth, continuing the same flow without overlaps or gaps. The option that fits this seamless progression is the one where the fourth article contains the next block of sections, and the fifth article contains the following block after that. This preserves a continuous numbering sequence across articles, which is how such laws are structured. The other options would imply either starting the fourth article too early, ending the numbering improperly, or creating gaps between sections, which would disrupt cross-references and the internal organization of the act. So, the arrangement that maintains a clean, gapless flow of sections across Article IV and Article V is the one where Article IV covers the next set of sections after the earlier articles and Article V covers the subsequent set.

Sequential section numbering in statutes means each article contains a block of sections and the next article starts right after the last section of the previous one. In this setup, the fourth article should pick up where the earlier articles leave off, and the fifth article should come after the fourth, continuing the same flow without overlaps or gaps.

The option that fits this seamless progression is the one where the fourth article contains the next block of sections, and the fifth article contains the following block after that. This preserves a continuous numbering sequence across articles, which is how such laws are structured. The other options would imply either starting the fourth article too early, ending the numbering improperly, or creating gaps between sections, which would disrupt cross-references and the internal organization of the act.

So, the arrangement that maintains a clean, gapless flow of sections across Article IV and Article V is the one where Article IV covers the next set of sections after the earlier articles and Article V covers the subsequent set.