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What ethical principle underlies RA 6713's requirement that public office is a public trust?

1. Public officials answer only to their superiors
2. Public office is a private privilege
3. Public officials are exempt from public scrutiny
4. Public officials must be accountable to the people at all times

Answer

D. Public officials must be accountable to the people at all times

Solution

RA 6713 is grounded in the principle that public office is a public trust, requiring accountability to the people.

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6. Under RA 6713, is a public official allowed to have undisclosed dealings that conflict with their official function?
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10. Under RA 6713, outside employment by a public official is regulated primarily to prevent what?

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