Practice question
Which principle governs the exercise of public office under Article XI, section 1?
- Public office is private property of its occupant.
- Public office is a public trust.
- Public office exists only to benefit supporters.
- Official powers may be sold.
- Officials owe no accountability after appointment.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article XI, section 1, https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Republic Act No. 6713, sections 4–5 and 7(c), https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html
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