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    Question

    According to the "Doctrine of Harmonious Construction,"

    when two provisions of a statute are in conflict: 
    A The later provision always prevails. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The provision in the larger interest of the state prevails. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They should be interpreted so as to give effect to both, if possible. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The more specific provision is struck down. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The provision with penal consequences prevails. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The "Doctrine of Harmonious Construction" is a principle of statutory interpretation which states that when two provisions of a statute are in conflict, they should be interpreted in a way that gives effect to both, allowing them to work together smoothly. The goal is to avoid nullifying or rendering any part of the statute as a "dead letter". This approach respects the legislative intent that every provision was created with a purpose and should be read as a whole to maintain the overall coherence of the law.

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