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Practice question: Power of Appropriation

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A special appropriations bill states that it will fund rebuilding specified storm-damaged bridges but has no certification of actually available funds from the National Treasurer and includes no corresponding revenue proposal. Proponents say a worthwhile public purpose alone satisfies the Constitution. Evaluate.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI Section 25(4): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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