CONSTITUTIONAL LAW EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Constitutional law primarily deals with:
A. Structure and powers of government
B. Parking regulations
C. Private contracts only
D. Sports rules
Answer: A
Rationale: Constitutional law defines government structure and authority.
2. A constitution is best described as:
A. Supreme law of the land
B. Business contract
C. School policy
D. Local bylaw only
Answer: A
Rationale: The constitution is the highest legal authority.
3. Separation of powers refers to division of government into:
A. Legislative, executive, and judiciary
B. Police and hospitals
C. Schools and courts
D. Businesses and citizens
Answer: A
Rationale: Power is divided to prevent abuse.
4. The legislative branch is responsible for:
,A. Making laws
B. Enforcing laws
C. Interpreting laws
D. Arresting criminals
Answer: A
Rationale: Legislature creates laws.
5. The executive branch is responsible for:
A. Enforcing laws
B. Making laws
C. Interpreting laws
D. Writing constitutions
Answer: A
Rationale: Executive implements laws.
6. The judicial branch is responsible for:
A. Interpreting laws
B. Making laws
C. Enforcing laws
D. Voting laws
Answer: A
Rationale: Judiciary interprets law.
7. A constitution may be:
A. Written or unwritten
B. Always unwritten
C. Always written
D. Always private
Answer: A
Rationale: Some countries have codified constitutions.
8. Rule of law means:
, A. Everyone is subject to law
B. Leaders are above law
C. Only citizens follow law
D. Courts are optional
Answer: A
Rationale: Law applies equally to all.
9. Supremacy of the constitution means:
A. Constitution overrides all laws
B. Parliament overrides constitution
C. Courts ignore constitution
D. Police create laws
Answer: A
Rationale: Constitution is highest authority.
10. Judicial review allows courts to:
A. Review constitutionality of laws
B. Make laws
C. Enforce taxes
D. Arrest people
Answer: A
Rationale: Courts can invalidate unconstitutional laws.
11. Fundamental rights are:
A. Basic human rights guaranteed by constitution
B. Optional privileges
C. Business rights only
D. Local rules only
Answer: A
Rationale: Rights are constitutionally protected.
12. Freedom of speech means:
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Constitutional law primarily deals with:
A. Structure and powers of government
B. Parking regulations
C. Private contracts only
D. Sports rules
Answer: A
Rationale: Constitutional law defines government structure and authority.
2. A constitution is best described as:
A. Supreme law of the land
B. Business contract
C. School policy
D. Local bylaw only
Answer: A
Rationale: The constitution is the highest legal authority.
3. Separation of powers refers to division of government into:
A. Legislative, executive, and judiciary
B. Police and hospitals
C. Schools and courts
D. Businesses and citizens
Answer: A
Rationale: Power is divided to prevent abuse.
4. The legislative branch is responsible for:
,A. Making laws
B. Enforcing laws
C. Interpreting laws
D. Arresting criminals
Answer: A
Rationale: Legislature creates laws.
5. The executive branch is responsible for:
A. Enforcing laws
B. Making laws
C. Interpreting laws
D. Writing constitutions
Answer: A
Rationale: Executive implements laws.
6. The judicial branch is responsible for:
A. Interpreting laws
B. Making laws
C. Enforcing laws
D. Voting laws
Answer: A
Rationale: Judiciary interprets law.
7. A constitution may be:
A. Written or unwritten
B. Always unwritten
C. Always written
D. Always private
Answer: A
Rationale: Some countries have codified constitutions.
8. Rule of law means:
, A. Everyone is subject to law
B. Leaders are above law
C. Only citizens follow law
D. Courts are optional
Answer: A
Rationale: Law applies equally to all.
9. Supremacy of the constitution means:
A. Constitution overrides all laws
B. Parliament overrides constitution
C. Courts ignore constitution
D. Police create laws
Answer: A
Rationale: Constitution is highest authority.
10. Judicial review allows courts to:
A. Review constitutionality of laws
B. Make laws
C. Enforce taxes
D. Arrest people
Answer: A
Rationale: Courts can invalidate unconstitutional laws.
11. Fundamental rights are:
A. Basic human rights guaranteed by constitution
B. Optional privileges
C. Business rights only
D. Local rules only
Answer: A
Rationale: Rights are constitutionally protected.
12. Freedom of speech means:
