Practice question
The President seeks to replace a lawful local policy choice solely with a preferred national policy, invoking general supervision without another legal basis. Which is best under Pimentel?
- Supervision always equals control
- Preference itself proves illegality
- Every advisory is mandatory legislation
- Local officials must surrender every discretion
- General supervision does not alone authorize substitution for a lawful local choice
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article X Sections 2-6: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Pimentel v. Aguirre, GR 132988, July 19, 2000, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2000/jul2000/gr_132988_2000.html
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