Practice question
An appropriation supports a priest assigned to the armed forces in the setting expressly described by Article VI, Section 29(2). A challenger argues that the clause has no exceptions at all. Which is correct?
- Every clergy-related expenditure is automatically forbidden by that text.
- The official may invent unlimited additional exceptions.
- The clause expressly includes the military-assignment exception, so the no-exceptions argument is incorrect.
- Only a foreign parliament may approve clergy.
- The exception abolishes freedom of religion.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VI, Section 29(2).
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