Practice question
A statute has taken effect. A congressional committee asserts that, because Congress enacted it, the committee may now choose the specific beneficiaries and direct agency disbursements as part of ordinary implementation. There is no separate constitutional basis for that role. Under Belgica v. Ochoa, which answer is best?
- The committee may implement every law Congress enacts.
- Implementation belongs to the executive sphere; legislative authorship does not authorize the committee to administer the program.
- The committee may implement the program if it calls each order a recommendation.
- The committee replaces the executive agency whenever it holds a public hearing.
- Implementation belongs exclusively to the judiciary.
Legal references
- Belgica v. Ochoa, G.R. Nos. 208566, 208493 and 209251, November 19, 2013, main decision, Separation of Powers: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2013/nov2013/gr_208566_2013.html
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