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Practice question: Requisites for Creation, Conversion, Division, Merger, and Abolition (See also RA 11964, Secs. 4(d) and 7(e))

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A cityhood proposal counts a large one-time transfer as recurring locally generated average income under Section450(c). Officials say every cash receipt must count. Which is best?
  1. Every receipt counts regardless of the express exclusions
  2. Only campaign donations determine city income
  3. The mayor may repeal the income definition
  4. Private auditors may choose any definition by contract
  5. The statutory exclusions for transfers and non-recurring income must be applied

Legal references

  • RA 11683: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11683_2022.html; amended Section450(b)-(c).
  • 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; ArticleX Section10.

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