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1. Which feature most directly limits the arbitrary exercise of governmental power?
  1. Constitutional supremacy
  2. A large civil service
  3. Frequent cabinet reshuffles
  4. A single national party

Answer: A. Constitutional supremacy

Constitutional supremacy requires public authorities to act within the limits set by the constitution.

2. In a federation, which arrangement is essential to the relationship between the central and regional governments?
  1. The central government may abolish regions at will
  2. Each level has constitutionally assigned powers
  3. Regional governments control foreign policy
  4. All powers are exercised by local councils

Answer: B. Each level has constitutionally assigned powers

A federal constitution divides governmental powers between the central authority and constituent units.

3. A court declares that a law passed by the legislature conflicts with the constitution; this is an example of
  1. collective responsibility
  2. delegated legislation
  3. judicial review
  4. party discipline

Answer: C. judicial review

Judicial review enables courts to test laws and executive actions against the constitution.

4. What is the main purpose of a legislative committee examining a proposed bill in detail?
  1. To appoint judges
  2. To conduct diplomacy
  3. To issue court judgments
  4. To scrutinize provisions and recommend amendments

Answer: D. To scrutinize provisions and recommend amendments

Committee consideration allows legislators to examine a bill closely and suggest changes before further debate.

5. Under the principle of collective ministerial responsibility, a cabinet minister who publicly rejects an agreed cabinet policy is normally expected to
  1. resign from the cabinet
  2. dissolve the legislature
  3. refer the matter to a local council
  4. appoint a new cabinet

Answer: A. resign from the cabinet

Collective responsibility requires ministers to support agreed government policy publicly or leave the cabinet.

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