Practice question
An appropriations measure expressly gives public money to support a named religious sect as such. Its proponents say the ordinary legislative process is enough to overcome any constitutional restriction. The appropriation is not for a priest or minister assigned to the armed forces, a penal institution, a government orphanage or a leprosarium. Which answer follows Article VI, Section 29(2)?
- Any majority vote can waive Section 29(2).
- A sectarian purpose automatically becomes secular when placed in an appropriation.
- The constitutional prohibition remains applicable, and the stated facts do not fall within the specified assignment exception.
- Only the amount, not the purpose, can matter constitutionally.
- Religious appropriations are exempt from constitutional review in every case.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VI: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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