Practice question
A municipal government reviews whether a component barangay’s proposed act falls within the barangay’s legal powers. It does not choose a different policy among lawful options. What constitutional language directly supports this limited inquiry?
- A municipality owns every barangay voter
- A municipality may disregard all barangay powers
- Every local act requires presidential authorship
- Only a referendum can identify an illegal act
- Cities and municipalities must ensure component barangay acts remain within prescribed powers and functions
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article X, Section 4.
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