Practice question
Which proposition is consistent with the constitutional duty of faithful execution?
- The President may privately repeal any statute.
- Every executive instruction is superior to the Constitution.
- Executive implementation must operate consistently with the law being carried out.
- A statute becomes optional when an official dislikes it.
- An administrative circular can automatically amend any Act of Congress.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Sections 1 and 17: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Ople v. Torres, G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/36082
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