Conflicts of Interest in Legislation

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In BIR Commissioner v. Santos, what is the inherent power that the state enjoys in relation to taxation?

The power to determine the exact subjects of taxation (correct)

The power to infringe constitutional limitations

The power to impose taxes with inequalities

The power to grant tax exemptions selectively

According to Guingona v. Carague, what specific requirements must appropriation bills meet?

Originate in Congress and have general guidelines

Originate in the House and lack definiteness

Originate in the House and be definite, certain, and exact (correct)

Originate in the Senate and be indefinite

Can tax exemptions be granted by Executive Order, according to John Hay Peoples Alternative Coalition v. Victor Lim, et al?

No, they can only be granted by law (correct)

No, they can only be granted by the President

Yes, but only under specific conditions

Yes, without any restrictions

What was the issue in the case of Garcia v. Executive Secretary regarding ad-valorem taxes on imported articles?

Whether the President can impose additional ad-valorem taxes on all imported articles Signup and view all the answers

According to the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, who has the authority to fix tariff rates and other duties or imposts?

Both Congress and the President Signup and view all the answers

What did BIR Commissioner v. YMCA Court emphasize in construing tax exemptions?

The importance of strict interpretation Signup and view all the answers

According to Guingona v. Carague, why were appropriation laws enacted before the Constitution was effective not covered?

Because they referred to bills still to be passed by Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the constitutional limitation that allows the President to impose additional ad-valorem taxes on imported articles?

Subject to limitations and restrictions from Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary authority that can grant tax exemptions according to Philconsa v.?

Congress through legislation Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as 'the lifeblood of the nation' according to BIR Commissioner v. YMCA Court?

Taxes Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

In BIR Commissioner v. Santos, what is the inherent power that the state enjoys in relation to taxation?

According to Guingona v. Carague, what specific requirements must appropriation bills meet?

Can tax exemptions be granted by Executive Order, according to John Hay Peoples Alternative Coalition v. Victor Lim, et al?

What was the issue in the case of Garcia v. Executive Secretary regarding ad-valorem taxes on imported articles?

According to the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, who has the authority to fix tariff rates and other duties or imposts?

What did BIR Commissioner v. YMCA Court emphasize in construing tax exemptions?

According to Guingona v. Carague, why were appropriation laws enacted before the Constitution was effective not covered?

What is the constitutional limitation that allows the President to impose additional ad-valorem taxes on imported articles?

What is the primary authority that can grant tax exemptions according to Philconsa v.?

What is considered as 'the lifeblood of the nation' according to BIR Commissioner v. YMCA Court?

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