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1. In a constitutional monarchy, which feature most clearly distinguishes the monarch's position from that in an absolute monarchy?
  1. The monarch is hereditary but constitutional powers are limited while elected officials govern.
  2. The monarch is chosen by universal adult suffrage for a fixed term.
  3. The monarch controls the courts and makes laws without constitutional limits.
  4. The monarch is appointed by the military and serves until removed by parliament.

Answer: A. The monarch is hereditary but constitutional powers are limited while elected officials govern.

A constitutional monarch's authority is limited by law or convention, unlike an absolute monarch's largely unrestricted rule.

2. What is the main purpose of assigning some powers to a federal government and others to constituent units?
  1. To make the central government the only law-making authority.
  2. To allow different levels of government to exercise constitutionally assigned powers.
  3. To ensure that local governments can veto every national law.
  4. To remove the need for a written constitution.

Answer: B. To allow different levels of government to exercise constitutionally assigned powers.

Federalism constitutionally divides governmental authority between central and regional or state governments.

3. Which practice best demonstrates equality before the law?
  1. The executive may suspend court judgments against its officials.
  2. Legislators are exempt from prosecution for ordinary offences.
  3. Public officials and ordinary citizens are subject to the same legal process.
  4. A ruler may punish a person without a hearing when an accusation is made.

Answer: C. Public officials and ordinary citizens are subject to the same legal process.

Equality before the law requires that public officials and citizens alike are governed by the law.

4. The separation of powers is intended primarily to prevent
  1. citizens from joining political parties.
  2. the legislature from representing different constituencies.
  3. courts from interpreting legislation.
  4. the concentration of governmental power in one institution or person.

Answer: D. the concentration of governmental power in one institution or person.

Separating governmental functions helps prevent any one branch or officeholder from monopolizing power.

5. In a parliamentary system, the prime minister and cabinet normally remain in office only while they
  1. retain the confidence of the legislature's majority.
  2. are directly elected by all voters in a separate national ballot.
  3. hold office for a constitutionally guaranteed fixed term regardless of legislative support.
  4. are approved by the highest court after each election.

Answer: A. retain the confidence of the legislature's majority.

A parliamentary executive depends on the continuing confidence of the legislature.

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