What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
A) To impose restrictions on citizens
B) To establish the fundamental principles of governance
C) To eliminate political parties
D) To regulate trade and commerce
Which of the following best defines a constitution?
A) A collection of religious laws
B) A document outlining the fundamental rules of a state
C) A set of economic policies
D) A military code of conduct
Why is a constitution important for a country?
A) It helps in economic development only
B) It provides a framework for governance and rights
C) It restricts the power of citizens
D) It supports only the ruling party
Which type of constitution is flexible and can be easily amended?
A) Rigid constitution
B) Written constitution
C) Unwritten constitution
D) Parliamentary constitution
A written constitution is generally considered:
A) More difficult to amend
B) Easily changeable
C) Informally structured
D) Unimportant in governance
Which of the following countries has an unwritten constitution?
A) United States
B) India
C) United Kingdom
D) Canada
What is a rigid constitution?
A) A constitution that cannot be amended
B) A constitution that requires a special procedure for amendments
C) A constitution that changes frequently
D) A constitution that has no formal structure
Which type of constitution is based on customs, judicial decisions, and conventions?
A) Written constitution
B) Federal constitution
C) Unwritten constitution
D) Presidential constitution
In a federal constitution, power is:
A) Centralized in one authority
B) Divided between the central and state governments
C) Given only to local governments
D) Controlled entirely by the judiciary
Which of the following is an example of a federal constitution?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) United States
D) Saudi Arabia
A unitary constitution gives power primarily to:
A) The federal government
B) The local governments
C) The central government
D) The international community
Which type of government does a unitary constitution support?
A) A decentralized government
B) A government with shared powers
C) A centralized government
D) A government with no authority
Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?
A) United States
B) India
C) China
D) Germany
A parliamentary constitution is characterized by:
A) A president with absolute power
B) Separation of executive and legislature
C) The executive being responsible to the legislature
D) A weak judicial system
Which country follows a parliamentary system of government?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) China
D) Saudi Arabia
In a presidential constitution, the head of state is:
A) Elected separately from the legislature
B) Chosen by the parliament
C) A ceremonial figure
D) Appointed by the military
Which country follows a presidential system of government?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) United States
D) Japan
Which document is often considered the supreme law of a country?
A) The election manifesto
B) The constitution
C) The budget
D) The government policy statement
Which constitutional feature ensures that no branch of government has absolute power?
A) Centralization
B) Checks and balances
C) Bureaucracy
D) Judicial activism
The principle of separation of powers is associated with:
A) Giving unlimited power to the executive
B) Dividing power among the executive, legislature, and judiciary
C) Strengthening a single-party system
D) Restricting the independence of the judiciary
What is the purpose of constitutional amendments?
A) To change government officials
B) To adapt the constitution to changing times
C) To abolish democracy
D) To increase taxes
Which type of democracy is based on the constitution defining the powers of government?
A) Direct democracy
B) Constitutional democracy
C) Military democracy
D) Oligarchy
What does the rule of law imply in a constitutional government?
A) The government is above the law
B) Laws apply equally to all citizens
C) Only judges can interpret laws
D) Laws are based on personal preferences
A constitutional monarchy has:
A) A monarch with unlimited power
B) A monarch who acts within constitutional limits
C) No head of state
D) A dictatorship under a royal family
Which of the following is an example of a constitutional monarchy?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) China
D) Russia
What happens if a law conflicts with the constitution?
A) The law is automatically enforced
B) The judiciary can declare it unconstitutional
C) The law takes precedence over the constitution
D) The government ignores the constitution
What is a key feature of a democratic constitution?
A) Power is inherited
B) Citizens have political rights and freedoms
C) Only one political party is allowed
D) The military governs the country
Which part of the constitution protects fundamental rights?
A) Preamble
B) Bill of Rights
C) Amendments
D) Government regulations
