Constitutionalism and the organs of government

Question 1 of 10

Parliament in Ghana is

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

Question 2 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 3 of 10

The legislature in Ghana is

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

Question 4 of 10

A constitution is

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

Question 5 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 6 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 7 of 10

Constitutionalism means

A. the president is above the law B. there is no constitution C. the army rules D. government power is limited by a constitution

Question 8 of 10

The power of the courts to declare a law unconstitutional is

A. impeachment B. judicial review C. a referendum D. a veto

Question 9 of 10

Each organ of government limiting the powers of the others is

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

Question 10 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

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