Why do we need a constitution?
Correct answer: B
The constitution binds government by rules and protects citizens' rights. Exam tip: remember limits on power and rights.
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Why do we need a Constitution
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Easy · Level 28 · need of constitution,rights,limits
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- To give leaders arbitrary power
- To limit government power and protect rights
- To end elections
- To silence citizens
Easy · Level 28 · government formation,institutions,constitution
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- Only players
- Only shopkeepers
- Citizens and institutions
- Only tourists
Easy · Level 28 · arbitrariness,power misuse,governance
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- Rule-based governance
- Protection of citizens' rights
- Equal law
- Arbitrariness and misuse of power
Easy · Level 28 · rights,citizens,protection
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- Protection of rights
- Only holidays
- Only sports prizes
- Only market rates
Easy · Level 28 · government power,limits,constitution
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- No limit
- Clear limits
- Only decoration
- Only advertisement
Easy · Level 28 · democracy,people,representation
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- By giving rules for voting and representation
- By keeping people out of governance
- By stopping all elections
- By choosing only a king
Easy · Level 28 · values,constitution,ideals
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- Sports table
- Travel ticket
- Constitution
- Shop bill
Easy · Level 28 · separation of powers,government organs,constitution
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- Organises sports competition
- Distributes powers
- Tells weather
- Takes language test
Easy · Level 28 · minorities,rights,protection
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- For their protection and rights
- To keep them away from rights
- To give rights only to majority
- To silence their voice
Easy · Level 28 · agreement,shared rules,values
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- On shared rules and values
- Only on food choices
- Only on sports team
- Only on clothes
Easy · Level 28 · government responsibility,citizen rights,constitution
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- Clear directions and limits
- Arbitrary freedom
- Secret orders
- No responsibility
Easy · Level 28 · laws,constitutional values,rules
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- Personal arbitrariness
- Constitutional rules and values
- Wish of one family
- Only fear
Easy · Level 28 · living together,shared rules,political community
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- Because it sets shared rules
- Because it increases quarrels
- Because it removes rights
- Because it recognises only one group
Easy · Level 28 · accountable governance,rule based,democracy
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- Only secret
- Rule-based and accountable
- Completely arbitrary
- Only fear-based
Easy · Level 28 · written rights,protection,citizens
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- To protect them
- To weaken them
- To hide them
- To remove them
Easy · Level 28 · leaders,arbitrary decisions,limits
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- From working by rules
- From serving people
- From taking arbitrary decisions
- From participating in elections
Easy · Level 28 · future,ideals,constitutional design
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- Sets direction and ideals for the future
- Only hides the past
- Only changes weather
- Only opens market
Easy · Level 28 · elections,representation,constitution
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- Basic rules of elections
- Order to stop elections
- Only sports result
- Only holiday list
Easy · Level 28 · rights,danger,constitution need
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- They will be more secure
- They may be taken away arbitrarily
- They will always increase
- They will not be needed
Easy · Level 28 · government institutions,powers,clarity
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- So their powers and work remain clear
- So people get confused
- So there are no rules
- So rights end
Who is told by the constitution how government will be formed?
Correct answer: C
The constitution tells how governing institutions are formed and work. Exam tip: connect structure of government with constitution.
View question detailsWhich problem may increase in governance without a constitution?
Correct answer: D
Without constitution rulers may decide without clear limits. Exam tip: see constitution as a check on arbitrariness.
View question detailsWhat does a constitution mainly give to citizens?
Correct answer: A
The constitution protects basic rights of citizens. Exam tip: remember rights as an important part of constitution.
View question detailsWhat does the constitution place on government powers?
Correct answer: B
The constitution tells what government can and cannot do. Exam tip: limits on power are important.
View question detailsHow does the constitution decide people's role in democracy?
Correct answer: A
The constitution sets rules for citizens' participation and representation. Exam tip: connect people's role with elections.
View question detailsIn which document are the basic values of a country written?
Correct answer: C
The constitution expresses basic ideals and values of a country. Exam tip: remember basic values with constitution.
View question detailsWhat does the constitution do among different organs of government?
Correct answer: B
The constitution separates powers of legislature executive and judiciary. Exam tip: remember division of powers.
View question detailsWhy is a constitution necessary for minorities?
Correct answer: A
The constitution can protect minorities from majority arbitrariness. Exam tip: remember minority rights.
View question detailsOn what does a constitution create agreement among citizens?
Correct answer: A
A constitution connects citizens around shared rules and ideals. Exam tip: connect agreement with constitution.
View question detailsWhat does the constitution give the government to respect citizens' rights?
Correct answer: A
The constitution makes government responsible toward rights. Exam tip: keep rights and responsibility together.
View question detailsAccording to a constitution laws in a country should be made according to what?
Correct answer: B
Laws are made according to basic constitutional rules and values. Exam tip: understand constitution as the basis of laws.
View question detailsWhy does a constitution help people live together?
Correct answer: A
Shared rules connect different people into one political community. Exam tip: see constitution as a basis for living together.
View question detailsHow does a constitution make governance in a democratic country?
Correct answer: B
The constitution links governance with rules and accountability. Exam tip: remember the word accountability.
View question detailsWhat is the main purpose of writing citizens' rights in a constitution?
Correct answer: A
Written rights remind government and society to respect rights. Exam tip: understand the importance of written rights.
View question detailsWhat does a constitution stop leaders from doing?
Correct answer: C
The constitution limits leaders' power through rules. Exam tip: stopping arbitrariness is a key point.
View question detailsWhat does a constitution do for a country's future?
Correct answer: A
The constitution sets shared ideals for the country's future. Exam tip: treat constitution as a future framework.
View question detailsWhat does the constitution provide for democratic elections?
Correct answer: A
The constitution gives the basis for elections and representation. Exam tip: connect election rules with constitution.
View question detailsWhat danger may citizens' rights face without a constitution?
Correct answer: B
The constitution protects rights from arbitrariness. Exam tip: treat protection of rights as a main reason.
View question detailsWhy does a constitution describe government institutions?
Correct answer: A
The constitution clarifies work and jurisdiction of institutions. Exam tip: remember clarity and division of power.
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