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Practice question: Declaration of Principles and State Policies

Multiple Choice Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

A reform team recommends suppressing community organizations that promote national welfare and treating anti-corruption measures as constitutionally optional. It argues that only formal agencies matter under Article II. No unlawful conduct by the organizations is alleged. Which response is accurate?
  1. Article II encourages welfare-promoting community organizations and requires positive, effective anti-graft measures
  2. Article II forbids community organizations
  3. Corruption is a protected policy choice
  4. Every government power belongs to NGOs
  5. All organizations are exempt from ordinary law

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article II, Sections 23 and 27.

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