Under Article II, Section 15, what obligation does the State bear regarding the health of the citizenry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. protecting and promoting the right to health and instilling health consciousness
- Step 1: Section 15 explicitly provides: 'The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.' Answer: protecting and promoting the right to health and instilling health consciousness. Why not the others: The Constitution promotes broad public health equity, not private commercial mandates.
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