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Practice question: Powers, Functions, and Jurisdiction

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A nongovernmental foundation receives a government subsidy under a grant that expressly requires COA audit as a condition. The foundation claims private incorporation alone makes Article IX-D audit impossible. Which response follows the constitutional text?
  1. Every private organization is automatically subject to unlimited COA audit.
  2. The stipulated subsidy and audit condition bring the foundation within the listed post-audit category.
  3. Only COMELEC can audit a foundation.
  4. Private incorporation always excludes any audit of subsidized funds.
  5. The grant condition is irrelevant because no government funds are involved.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article IX D Section 2(1)(d): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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