Which constitutional provision guarantees that no public officer in the career civil service can be removed or suspended without legal cause?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. security of tenure
- Step 1: Article IX-B, Section 2(3) provides: 'No officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law.' Answer: security of tenure. Why not the others: Security of tenure protects civil servants from political firings.
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