Constitution 1 - JSS1 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is a constitution?
A set of historical traditions
A codified set of principles governing a state
A collection of common laws
A political ideology
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Which country is an example of a nation with an unwritten constitution?
United States
Germany
India
United Kingdom
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In a common law system, what contributes to the formation and interpretation of constitutional principles?
Executive orders
Legislative statutes
Judicial decisions and precedents
Constitutional conventions
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What is a fundamental characteristic of a written constitution?
Rooted in historical traditions
Often based on common law
Found in a single, codified document
Established through constitutional conventions
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Which function of a constitution involves protecting citizens from arbitrary government actions?
Allocation of powers
Rule of law
National identity
Judicial review
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What principle ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens and government officials?
Separation of powers
Rule of law
Judicial review
Constitutional conventions
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What is the primary purpose of the bill of rights in a constitution?
Allocating powers among government branches
Defining the nation's core values
Protecting individual rights and freedoms
Establishing judicial review
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In a federal system, where are powers typically allocated among different levels of government?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Federal, state, or local levels
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What is a common feature of constitutional amendments?
Immediate changes without due process
Decisions made solely by the executive branch
A mechanism for revising or updating the constitution
Exclusion of citizen participation
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Which function of a constitution emphasizes the creation and definition of government institutions?
Allocation of powers
Protection of individual rights
Amendment process
Establishment of government institutions
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