Practice question
After winning an election, a mayor declares that the voters have transferred their sovereignty to her until her term ends. Which response is most accurate?
- The transfer is valid because an election transfers sovereignty.
- The transfer is valid only for municipal affairs.
- Sovereignty transfers if the victory is unanimous.
- The people retain sovereignty; election authorizes the lawful exercise of office.
- The mayor shares personal sovereignty with the city council.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article II, Section 1: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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