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1. What is the principal function of a country's constitution?
  1. To establish the framework and limits of public authority
  2. To appoint every public servant directly
  3. To replace all ordinary laws with customary rules
  4. To guarantee that every government remains in office indefinitely

Answer: A. To establish the framework and limits of public authority

A constitution establishes the institutions of government, allocates their powers and sets legal limits on their exercise.

2. A rigid constitution is one that
  1. cannot be interpreted by courts
  2. requires a special procedure for amendment
  3. is administered only by the legislature
  4. contains no written provisions

Answer: B. requires a special procedure for amendment

A rigid constitution is amended through procedures more demanding than those for ordinary legislation.

3. Which principle is most directly expressed by the rule of law?
  1. The executive may suspend court judgments at will
  2. Rulers are exempt from legal accountability
  3. All persons are subject to the law
  4. The legislature may punish without a trial

Answer: C. All persons are subject to the law

The rule of law requires that ordinary citizens and public officials alike are governed by the law.

4. In a system of checks and balances, the purpose of giving branches of government powers over one another is to
  1. make the judiciary subordinate to the executive
  2. abolish the division of governmental functions
  3. allow one branch to exercise every public power
  4. prevent the excessive concentration of power in one branch

Answer: D. prevent the excessive concentration of power in one branch

Checks and balances enable each branch to restrain abuses by the others and reduce the risk of concentrated power.

5. In a parliamentary system, the cabinet is generally expected to
  1. retain the confidence of the legislature
  2. serve a fixed term regardless of legislative support
  3. be appointed by the highest court
  4. operate independently of the legislature

Answer: A. retain the confidence of the legislature

A parliamentary cabinet normally remains in office only while it commands the confidence of the legislature.

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