Why do we need a Constitution

Question 1ExpertLevel 30

Why is mentioning policy goals in a constitution useful even though they are different from rights?

ABecause they give the state welfare direction and social purposeBBecause they end rightsCBecause they keep citizens away from courtsDBecause they make governance arbitrary

Question 2ExpertLevel 30

What danger exists if a constitution lacks a peaceful process for transfer of power?

APower struggle and instability may increaseBDemocracy will automatically become strongerCRights will automatically remain protectedDCitizen participation will fully increase

Question 3ExpertLevel 30

How does the idea of public interest in a constitution limit private interest of government?

AIt links power with citizens' welfare and accountabilityBIt gives leaders open freedom for private gainCIt separates citizens from governanceDIt weakens rule of law

Question 4ExpertLevel 30

Why is the idea of equal law for citizens necessary in a constitution?

ASo that powerful citizens remain above lawBSo that equality before law and fairness are maintainedCSo that weaker citizens are excludedDSo that courts hear only the government

Question 5ExpertLevel 30

Why can a constitution be called a document that creates democratic culture?

ABecause it teaches values of debate consent rights and accountabilityBBecause it teaches citizens to remain silentCBecause it only describes punishment systemDBecause it makes dissent a crime

Question 6ExpertLevel 30

Why is protection of the right to dissent in a constitution a protection of democracy?

ABecause dissent makes government accountableBBecause dissent is always anti-nationalCBecause dissent ends electionsDBecause dissent is only a right of leaders

Question 7ExpertLevel 30

Why can there be reasonable limits on rights in a constitution?

ASo that rights are permanently endedBSo that balance remains between liberty and public interestCSo that government can stop every criticismDSo that citizens get no protection

Question 8ExpertLevel 30

Why do constitution makers make rules instead of simply trusting future rulers?

ABecause all rulers are always wrongBBecause citizens do not need governanceCBecause rules provide lasting protection against misuse of powerDBecause the constitution is only a document of distrust

Question 9ExpertLevel 30

Why may a constitution provide federal or local governance arrangements?

ASo that all decisions stay only at the centreBSo that local needs and diversity of citizens get spaceCSo that citizen participation decreasesDSo that all institutions end

Question 10ExpertLevel 30

What is the strongest reason for calling the constitution the basis of just governance?

AIt binds power with rights equality and valid procedureBIt leaves power only to a leader's willCIt excludes weaker groups from rightsDIt removes the law-making process

Question 11ExpertLevel 30

Which option gives the most incorrect analysis of the need for a constitution?

AThe constitution places limits on powerBThe constitution secures citizens' rightsCThe constitution gives a shared political frameworkDThe constitution places government above law

Question 12ExpertLevel 30

What democratic balance is created by having both electoral process and fundamental rights in a constitution?

ABoth the power to form government and citizens' protection are ensuredBRights end electionsCElections end citizens' rightsDGovernment becomes separate from citizens

Question 13ExpertLevel 30

The idea of human dignity in a constitution opposes which problem?

AThe process of giving equal respect to citizensBThe tendency to treat citizens as inferior or unequalCThe system of giving rights to citizensDThe process of increasing citizen participation

Question 14ExpertLevel 30

What kind of policy do written constitutional rights prevent the government from making?

AWelfare policyBTransparent policyCDiscriminatory and anti-rights policyDLaw-based policy

Question 15ExpertLevel 30

What does the idea of popular sovereignty in a constitution mean for government?

AGovernment is above the peopleBGovernment gets power only from traditionCGovernment runs by the will of the armyDGovernment power comes from the people and is accountable to them

Question 16ExpertLevel 30

Why is it necessary to write powers of public offices in a constitution?

ASo that the authority limits and responsibility of offices are clearBSo that office holders can act arbitrarilyCSo that citizens get no informationDSo that all offices end

Question 17ExpertLevel 30

What may happen if a constitution does not provide common rules for resolving social conflicts?

AInstability and distrust in disputes may increaseBAll groups will automatically agreeCMisuse of power will endDRights will be protected without institutions

Question 18ExpertLevel 30

How does a constitution turn political equality into practice?

ABy giving vote only to rulersBBy giving citizens equal franchise and representation systemCBy keeping all citizens out of politicsDBy replacing elections with secret rule

Question 19ExpertLevel 30

Which is the broadest conclusion about the need for a constitution?

AIt is only a paper for giving orders to governmentBIt is the basis of governance rights limits values and citizen consentCIt makes elections unnecessaryDIt is made to reduce civil liberty

Question 20ExpertLevel 30

If a constitution only describes the structure of government but lacks the basis of citizens' consent and rights what would be its democratic weakness?

AIt may show power as valid but will not give citizens enough protectionBIt will give unlimited power to citizensCIt will make elections more transparentDIt will automatically make the judiciary independent

Why do we need a Constitution

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Why is mentioning policy goals in a constitution useful even though they are different from rights?

What danger exists if a constitution lacks a peaceful process for transfer of power?

How does the idea of public interest in a constitution limit private interest of government?

Why is the idea of equal law for citizens necessary in a constitution?

Why can a constitution be called a document that creates democratic culture?

Why is protection of the right to dissent in a constitution a protection of democracy?

Why can there be reasonable limits on rights in a constitution?

Why do constitution makers make rules instead of simply trusting future rulers?

Why may a constitution provide federal or local governance arrangements?

What is the strongest reason for calling the constitution the basis of just governance?

Which option gives the most incorrect analysis of the need for a constitution?

What democratic balance is created by having both electoral process and fundamental rights in a constitution?

The idea of human dignity in a constitution opposes which problem?

What kind of policy do written constitutional rights prevent the government from making?

What does the idea of popular sovereignty in a constitution mean for government?

Why is it necessary to write powers of public offices in a constitution?

What may happen if a constitution does not provide common rules for resolving social conflicts?

How does a constitution turn political equality into practice?

Which is the broadest conclusion about the need for a constitution?

If a constitution only describes the structure of government but lacks the basis of citizens' consent and rights what would be its democratic weakness?

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Why do we need a Constitution

Quiz this set

Why is mentioning policy goals in a constitution useful even though they are different from rights?

What danger exists if a constitution lacks a peaceful process for transfer of power?

How does the idea of public interest in a constitution limit private interest of government?

Why is the idea of equal law for citizens necessary in a constitution?

Why can a constitution be called a document that creates democratic culture?

Why is protection of the right to dissent in a constitution a protection of democracy?

Why can there be reasonable limits on rights in a constitution?

Why do constitution makers make rules instead of simply trusting future rulers?

Why may a constitution provide federal or local governance arrangements?

What is the strongest reason for calling the constitution the basis of just governance?

Which option gives the most incorrect analysis of the need for a constitution?

What democratic balance is created by having both electoral process and fundamental rights in a constitution?

The idea of human dignity in a constitution opposes which problem?

What kind of policy do written constitutional rights prevent the government from making?

What does the idea of popular sovereignty in a constitution mean for government?

Why is it necessary to write powers of public offices in a constitution?

What may happen if a constitution does not provide common rules for resolving social conflicts?

How does a constitution turn political equality into practice?

Which is the broadest conclusion about the need for a constitution?

If a constitution only describes the structure of government but lacks the basis of citizens' consent and rights what would be its democratic weakness?

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