Question:
An appropriations law granting the legislators lump-sum funds in which they have full discretion on what project it would fund and how much the project would cost, was passed. Is such law constitutional?
Author: Zaira BldvsAnswer:
No, such law is unconstitutional. The law violates the Principle of Separation of Powers when it allowed legislators to wield budget execution. It also violates the Principle of non-delegation of legislative power when it conferred unto legislators the power of appropriation by giving them discretion to fund specific projects which they themselves determine.
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