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STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1.
What is constitutional law?
A. Sports regulations
B. Body of law governing the structure and functions of the state
C. Fashion law
D. Entertainment rules
Correct Answer: B. Body of law governing the structure and functions of the state
Rationale: Constitutional law defines how government operates.
2.
What is a constitution?
A. Ordinary statute
B. Supreme law of a country
C. Court opinion
D. Police guideline
Correct Answer: B. Supreme law of a country
Rationale: The constitution is the highest legal authority.
3.
What is constitutional supremacy?
A. Parliament supremacy
B. Constitution is the highest law
C. Executive supremacy
D. Judicial ignorance
,Correct Answer: B. Constitution is the highest law
Rationale: All laws must comply with the constitution.
4.
What is separation of powers?
A. Mixing all government powers
B. Division of government into legislature, executive, and judiciary
C. Military control only
D. One-person rule
Correct Answer: B. Division of government into legislature, executive, and judiciary
Rationale: Prevents abuse of power.
5.
What is the legislature?
A. Court system
B. Law-making body
C. Police force
D. Military
Correct Answer: B. Law-making body
Rationale: Legislature creates laws.
6.
What is the executive?
A. Law-making body
B. Enforcement branch of government
C. Judicial body
D. Civil society
Correct Answer: B. Enforcement branch of government
Rationale: Executive implements laws.
, 7.
What is the judiciary?
A. Law enforcement
B. Courts that interpret laws
C. Legislature
D. Military
Correct Answer: B. Courts that interpret laws
Rationale: Judiciary applies and interprets law.
8.
What is judicial review?
A. Review of sports games
B. Court power to examine constitutionality of laws
C. Media review
D. Police review
Correct Answer: B. Court power to examine constitutionality of laws
Rationale: Courts ensure laws comply with constitution.
9.
What is rule of law?
A. Rule of leaders only
B. Everyone is subject to the law
C. Rule of military
D. Rule of judges only
Correct Answer: B. Everyone is subject to the law
Rationale: Law applies equally to all.
10.
What is fundamental rights?