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Practice question: Rights of Public Officers

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Which protection does Article IX-B, Section 2(3) expressly provide to civil-service officers and employees?
  1. A right to disregard all lawful duties
  2. Protection against removal or suspension except for cause provided by law
  3. Automatic ownership of the public office
  4. Permanent immunity from all disciplinary proceedings
  5. A right to unlimited compensation

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article IX-B, Sections 2 and 8, civil-service rights and compensation: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
  • Executive Order No. 292, Administrative Code of 1987, Book V, Title I, Subtitle A, Chapter 7, Section 46(a): https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html

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