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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 country's constitution does not contain a provision for judicial review?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Kingdom's constitution does not contain a provision for judicial review, and the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional is not explicitly recognized.

Multiple choice

Which country's Supreme Court has the power to strike down laws that are inconsistent with the constitution?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Australia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of Canada has the power to strike down laws that are inconsistent with the constitution under section 52 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Germany

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The German constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Bundesverfassungsgericht, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional council that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. France

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The French constitution contains a provision for a constitutional council, the Conseil constitutionnel, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional tribunal that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Poland

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Polish constitution contains a provision for a constitutional tribunal, the Trybunał Konstytucyjny, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only at the request of the president, the prime minister, or a group of members of parliament?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Italy

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Italian constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Corte costituzionale, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only at the request of the president, the prime minister, or a group of members of parliament.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only after they have been enacted?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Spain

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Spanish constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Tribunal Constitucional, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only after they have been enacted.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain fundamental rights?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Portugal

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Tribunal Constitucional, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain fundamental rights.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Greece

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Greek constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Symvoulio tis Epikrateias, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws and only at the request of certain individuals or groups?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Hungary

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hungarian constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Alkotmánybíróság, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws and only at the request of certain individuals or groups.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws and only at the request of certain individuals or groups, and only after the laws have been enacted?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Czech Republic

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Czech Republic's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Ústavní soud, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws and only at the request of certain individuals or groups, and only after the laws have been enacted.

Multiple choice

Which country's constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court that has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws and only at the request of certain individuals or groups, and only after the laws have been enacted, and only if the laws are challenged within a certain period of time?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Slovakia

  4. Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Slovak constitution contains a provision for a constitutional court, the Ústavný súd, which has the power to review the constitutionality of laws, but only in relation to certain types of laws and only at the request of certain individuals or groups, and only after the laws have been enacted, and only if the laws are challenged within a certain period of time.

Multiple choice

Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the official languages of the Central Government?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 343 of the Constitution of India deals with the official languages of the Central Government.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Multiple choice

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press?

  1. First Amendment

  2. Second Amendment

  3. Third Amendment

  4. Fourth Amendment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.