Importance of constitutionalism - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is the main purpose of constitutionalism?
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A
To limit government power and protect individual rights and freedoms
B
 To give the government unlimited power
C
To protect the government from the people
2
What is the role of checks and balances in a constitutional system?
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A
To ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful
B
To give the president unlimited power
C
To ensure that the legislative branch has all the power
3
What does a constitution outline?
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A
The powers and limitations of the government only
B
The powers and limitations of the government and the rights and freedoms of citizens
C
The rights and freedoms of citizens only
4
What is the importance of constitutionalism?
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A
It limits government power and protects individual rights and freedoms
B
It gives the government unlimited power
C
It protects the government from the people
5
What does the rule of law mean in a constitutional system?
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A
That the government is above the law
B
That no one is above the law
C
That only the rich are above the law
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What is the role of a constitution in a constitutional system?
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