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What is one of the grounds for disqualification of an official in the Republic of the Philippines?
What is one of the grounds for disqualification of an official in the Republic of the Philippines?
What is the underlying principle for recall of an official in the Philippines?
What is the underlying principle for recall of an official in the Philippines?
Who can exercise the practice of recall in a local government unit in the Philippines?
Who can exercise the practice of recall in a local government unit in the Philippines?
What is considered an abuse of authority leading to disqualification in the Philippines?
What is considered an abuse of authority leading to disqualification in the Philippines?
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What action could lead to unauthorized absence and potential disqualification?
What action could lead to unauthorized absence and potential disqualification?
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Study Notes
Grounds for Disqualification
- One ground for disqualification of an official in the Republic of the Philippines is abuse of authority.
- Unauthorized absence from office can also lead to disqualification.
Recall of Officials
- The underlying principle for recall of an official in the Philippines is the exercise of people power.
- This allows qualified voters to remove an elected official before the end of their term.
Recall in Local Government Units
- The qualified voters in a local government unit can exercise the practice of recall.
Abuse of Authority
- Abuse of authority involves exceeding one's powers and using their position for personal gain or to harm others. This can lead to disqualification.
Unauthorized Absence
- Unauthorized absence refers to an official's prolonged absence from their post without proper justification, which can be considered a dereliction of duty.
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Test your knowledge of the constitutional mandate for the enactment of a local government code in the Philippines, including concepts such as decentralization, recall, initiative, and referendum.