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PLC2602 – Public Law Practice Questions and Answers
1. What is the primary focus of public law?
A. Legal relationships involving the state and the exercise of public power
B. Private agreements between individuals only
C. Commercial transactions between businesses only
D. Family relationships and inheritance only
Correct answer: A. Public law governs state institutions, the exercise of public power, and
the relationship between government and individuals.
2. Which principle requires government officials to exercise power according to the
law?
A. Absolute discretion
B. Rule of law
C. Political patronage
D. Unlimited authority
Correct answer: B. The rule of law requires public officials to act within the law and
prevents arbitrary exercises of power.
3. What is the main purpose of a constitution?
A. To regulate private contracts exclusively
B. To give all government powers to one official
C. To establish government structures, powers, and limits
D. To replace every ordinary statute
Correct answer: C. A constitution establishes the framework of government and defines or
limits the powers of public institutions.
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, 4. What is the separation of powers?
A. Giving all government power to the executive
B. Distributing governmental functions among different branches or institutions
C. Allowing courts to make every law
D. Removing all oversight of government
Correct answer: B. Separation of powers distributes governmental responsibilities,
commonly among the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
5. What is judicial review in public law?
A. A political party's selection of candidates
B. The executive's annual budget review
C. A legislative debate about proposed policies
D. Judicial examination of the legality or constitutionality of public action
Correct answer: D. Judicial review allows courts, where legally authorized, to assess
whether public authorities have acted lawfully.
Question 21
Which of the following is a primary source of law in a constitutional legal system?
A. Newspaper editorials
B. The constitution
C. Political campaign speeches
D. Personal opinions of citizens
Correct Answer: B. The constitution.
Explanation: A constitution establishes the fundamental legal framework of a state and
defines the powers and responsibilities of government institutions.
Question 22
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,MULTIPLE CHOICES
PLC2602 – Public Law Practice Questions and Answers
1. What is the primary focus of public law?
A. Legal relationships involving the state and the exercise of public power
B. Private agreements between individuals only
C. Commercial transactions between businesses only
D. Family relationships and inheritance only
Correct answer: A. Public law governs state institutions, the exercise of public power, and
the relationship between government and individuals.
2. Which principle requires government officials to exercise power according to the
law?
A. Absolute discretion
B. Rule of law
C. Political patronage
D. Unlimited authority
Correct answer: B. The rule of law requires public officials to act within the law and
prevents arbitrary exercises of power.
3. What is the main purpose of a constitution?
A. To regulate private contracts exclusively
B. To give all government powers to one official
C. To establish government structures, powers, and limits
D. To replace every ordinary statute
Correct answer: C. A constitution establishes the framework of government and defines or
limits the powers of public institutions.
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, 4. What is the separation of powers?
A. Giving all government power to the executive
B. Distributing governmental functions among different branches or institutions
C. Allowing courts to make every law
D. Removing all oversight of government
Correct answer: B. Separation of powers distributes governmental responsibilities,
commonly among the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
5. What is judicial review in public law?
A. A political party's selection of candidates
B. The executive's annual budget review
C. A legislative debate about proposed policies
D. Judicial examination of the legality or constitutionality of public action
Correct answer: D. Judicial review allows courts, where legally authorized, to assess
whether public authorities have acted lawfully.
Question 21
Which of the following is a primary source of law in a constitutional legal system?
A. Newspaper editorials
B. The constitution
C. Political campaign speeches
D. Personal opinions of citizens
Correct Answer: B. The constitution.
Explanation: A constitution establishes the fundamental legal framework of a state and
defines the powers and responsibilities of government institutions.
Question 22
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