Test on Fundamentals of Constitutional Law

Question 1: Under a unitary constitution, local government possesses the same constitutional status as individual states or regions do under a federal constitution.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: A unitary constitution constitutes power in the central government. Local government may exist but does not have the constitutional status of the states under a federal constitution.

Question 2: A codified constitution is contained within a single document.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: A codified constitution is defined as one that is contained in a single document, and this document is the sole source of the constitutional law in the country.

Question 3: According to the study materials, which of the following are categorized as 'ordinary sources' of the UK constitution?

A. Statutes

B. Common law

C. Royal prerogatives

D. Constitutional conventions

Explanation: The study materials state: "We recognized an ordinary and special source. Ordinary sources are statutes and common law." Royal prerogatives and constitutional conventions are classified as 'special sources'.

Question 4: According to the study materials, how does a constitution define the horizontal and vertical relationships?

A. A horizontal relationship refers to the power distribution among various state institutions, while a vertical relationship pertains to the state's connection with individual citizens.

B. A horizontal relationship concerns the division of powers between federal and regional governments, and a vertical relationship outlines the accountability of elected officials.

C. A horizontal relationship describes the historical power of a monarch, whereas a vertical relationship explains how a constitution can be amended.

D. A horizontal relationship focuses on the unwritten sources of law, while a vertical relationship addresses the single document of a codified constitution.

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: 'the constitution can be said to de fi ne both a horizontal relationship - between the various institutions of state , and vertical relationship - between the state and the individual.'

Question 5: Parliamentary sovereignty is primarily defined by the principle that Parliament shares legislative power equally with other key organs of state.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Parliamentary sovereignty establishes Parliament as the supreme body within the constitution, asserting that only this institution has the sole power to make laws at the national level, rather than sharing this power equally with other organs of state.