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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

Which branch decides if laws are constitutional?

  1. Judicial

  2. Legislative

  3. Executive
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court, has the power of judicial review, which allows it to determine if laws or government actions are constitutional.

Multiple choice

This newspaper headline followed what Supreme Court decision?

  1. Plessy v. Ferguson

  2. 24th Amendment

  3. 21st Amendment

  4. Brown v. Board
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) was the landmark Supreme Court decision that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. It overturned the precedent set by Plessy v. Ferguson.

Multiple choice

What year was the Constitution passed?

  1. 1776

  2. 1781

  3. 1787

  4. 1791
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The United States Constitution was written and signed by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Multiple choice

Article VII of the Constitution describes this?

  1. Ratification process

  2. Branches of Government

  3. Federalism

  4. Preamble
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article VII of the Constitution outlines the process for ratification, requiring nine of the thirteen states to approve the document for it to take effect.

Multiple choice

Article VI of the Constitution describes this?

  1. Branches of Government

  2. Amending the Constitution

  3. Preamble

  4. Federalism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article VI of the Constitution contains the Supremacy Clause, which establishes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties as the supreme law of the land, a key component of federalism.

Multiple choice

Article V of the Constitution describes this?

  1. Branches of the Constitution

  2. Ratification Process

  3. Amending the Constitution

  4. Preamble
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article V of the Constitution describes the formal process for amending the Constitution, requiring a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and approval by three-fourths of the states.

Multiple choice

Article IV of the Constitution describe this?

  1. Branches of government

  2. States have power to create and enforce their own laws

  3. Ratification process

  4. Preamble
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article IV of the Constitution outlines the relationship between the states and the federal government, including the Full Faith and Credit Clause and the guarantee of a republican form of government.

Multiple choice

What power does Congress have?

  1. Coin Money

  2. Act as commander and chief

  3. Interpret Laws

  4. Make a State of the Union address
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to coin money. The other options describe powers belonging to the Executive or Judicial branches.

Multiple choice

Article II of the Constitution describe which branch of government?

  1. Legislative

  2. Judicial

  3. Executuve

  4. The Congress
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article II establishes the Executive Branch, headed by the President. Article I is Legislative, Article III is Judicial. 'The Congress' is not a branch of government but part of the Legislative Branch.