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Constitutions and Law

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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first constitution of Japan?

  1. The Meiji Constitution

  2. The Imperial Japanese Constitution

  3. The Japanese Constitution

  4. The Post-War Constitution
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The Meiji Constitution was promulgated in 1889 and was the first constitution of Japan.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the document that established the United States Constitution?

  1. The Declaration of Independence

  2. The Articles of Confederation

  3. The Constitution of the United States
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The Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787, and ratified by the states in 1788.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the amendment to the Constitution that abolished slavery?

  1. The Thirteenth Amendment

  2. The Fourteenth Amendment

  3. The Fifteenth Amendment
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The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery in the United States.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the amendment to the Constitution that granted African Americans the right to vote?

  1. The Thirteenth Amendment

  2. The Fourteenth Amendment

  3. The Fifteenth Amendment
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The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1870, granted African Americans the right to vote.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

  1. Article 85

  2. Article 86

  3. Article 87

  4. Article 88
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Article 85 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

What is the First Amendment to the United States Constitution?

  1. The right to freedom of speech

  2. The right to freedom of the press

  3. The right to freedom of assembly

  4. The right to freedom of religion
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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech, which includes the right to express oneself through photography.

Multiple choice

What is the legal test that courts use to determine whether a prior restraint is constitutional?

  1. The strict scrutiny test

  2. The intermediate scrutiny test

  3. The rational basis test

  4. The balancing test
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The strict scrutiny test is the most stringent legal test that courts use to determine whether a prior restraint is constitutional. Under this test, the government must prove that the prior restraint is necessary to achieve a compelling government interest and that it is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of life and personal liberty?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 22

  4. Article 25
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Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty.

Multiple choice

What is the legal basis for the Parsi Guardianship Laws?

  1. The Indian Constitution

  2. The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936

  3. The Parsi Personal Laws (Application) Act, 1937

  4. All of the above
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The Parsi Guardianship Laws derive their legal basis from the Indian Constitution, the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, and the Parsi Personal Laws (Application) Act, 1937.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment granted citizenship to African Americans?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including African Americans.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional amendment prohibited states from depriving citizens of the right to vote based on race?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibited states from depriving citizens of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional principle guarantees the independence of judges in Germany?

  1. Judicial Review

  2. Separation of Powers

  3. Rule of Law

  4. Habeas Corpus
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Explanation

The principle of separation of powers in the German constitution ensures the independence of judges by preventing other branches of government from interfering with their judicial decisions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India on electoral reforms?

  1. PUCL v. Union of India (2013)

  2. Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2002)

  3. Common Cause v. Union of India (1996)

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India on electoral reforms.

Multiple choice

What were the main features of the Constitution of India drafted by B.R. Ambedkar?

  1. It guaranteed fundamental rights to all citizens

  2. It established a parliamentary form of government

  3. It abolished the caste system

  4. It promoted communal harmony
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The Constitution of India drafted by B.R. Ambedkar guaranteed fundamental rights to all citizens, established a parliamentary form of government, abolished the caste system, and promoted communal harmony.