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Practice question: Forms of Accountability

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under RA 6713, Section 11(b), must a criminal prosecution first be instituted before a violation proven in a proper administrative proceeding can support removal or dismissal?
  1. Yes, in every case
  2. Yes, unless newspapers approve
  3. No; the statute expressly permits administrative accountability without criminal prosecution
  4. Only the official may decide
  5. Only a private employer may act

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 6713, Sections 2-5 and 11: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html

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