#1
Which of the following is a feature of a federal system of government?
Centralized power
Strong unitary government
Division of powers between central and regional authorities
Absence of regional autonomy
#2
Who has the power to veto legislation in a presidential system?
Parliament
Prime Minister
President
Supreme Court
#3
In a parliamentary system, who appoints the members of the executive branch?
President
Prime Minister
Supreme Court
Parliament
#4
Which document outlines the fundamental rights and principles of a nation?
Statutory law
Constitution
Executive order
Legislative resolution
#5
What is the purpose of the preamble in a constitution?
To list the fundamental rights of citizens
To establish the supremacy of the judiciary
To outline the objectives of the constitution
To define the powers of the executive branch
#6
What is a bicameral legislature?
A legislature with one chamber
A legislature with two chambers
A legislature with three chambers
A legislature with rotating chambers
#7
Which principle implies that no person is above the law?
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Constitutional supremacy
Federalism
#8
In a parliamentary system, who is typically the head of government?
President
Prime Minister
Monarch
Speaker of the House
#9
What is the term for the process of amending a constitution?
Constitutional convention
Constitutional interpretation
Constitutional adjudication
Constitutional amendment
#10
Which principle states that governmental powers should be divided among different branches?
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Constitutional supremacy
#11
Which type of electoral system uses proportional representation?
First-past-the-post
Single transferable vote
Plurality
Electoral college
#12
Which term refers to the power of the executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature?
Executive order
Veto
Nullification
Amendment
#13
Which doctrine allows the judiciary to declare laws unconstitutional?
Doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty
Doctrine of judicial review
Doctrine of the rule of law
Doctrine of checks and balances