Constitutionalism and the organs of government

Question 1 of 10

A constitution is

A. a party manifesto B. the fundamental law of a state C. a court ruling D. a budget

Question 2 of 10

The idea that the legislative, executive and judicial powers should be held by separate bodies is

A. rule by decree B. delegated legislation C. federalism D. separation of powers

Question 3 of 10

The 1992 Constitution can be suspended or abrogated lawfully

A. by Parliament with a simple majority B. by the President C. by the army D. never; it forbids this

Question 4 of 10

Parliament in Ghana is

A. bicameral B. unicameral (one chamber) C. appointed by chiefs D. made up of judges

Question 5 of 10

The Chief Justice of Ghana is the head of the

A. judiciary B. legislature C. executive D. police

Question 6 of 10

The rule of law, as explained by A. V. Dicey, means that

A. only the poor obey the law B. the ruler is above the law C. everyone, including leaders, is subject to the law D. laws are not written

Question 7 of 10

The President of Ghana is elected for a term of

A. six years B. five years C. four years D. seven years

Question 8 of 10

The legislature in Ghana is

A. the Council of State B. the Cabinet C. the Supreme Court D. Parliament

Question 9 of 10

A presidential veto in Ghana can be overridden by Parliament with a

A. simple majority B. two-thirds majority C. unanimous vote D. court order

Question 10 of 10

Each organ of government limiting the powers of the others is

A. nepotism B. centralisation C. checks and balances D. devolution

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