Constitutional Law Class

Which section of the Trinidad and Tobago Constitution provides for entrenchment of certain other sections of the Constitution?

• Section 2

• Section 6

• Section 54

How many levels of entrenchment are there in the T&T Constitution?

• one

• two

• three

Who appoints the Chief Justice?

• The Judicial and Legal Service Commission

• The Prime Minister

• The President

Who is the Head of the Parliament?

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

What is the Primary Purpose of Judicial Review?

• To preserve the Supremacy of the Constitution and the Rule of Law

• To ensure fairness

• To limit the power of Parliament

Which section of the Constitution gives access to remedies for breach of fundamental rights?

• Section 2

• Section 4

• Section 14

Which of these cases dealt with the illegality of 'ad hominem' legislation?

• Hinds v The Queen

• Ferguson v the Attorney General

• Thomas v The Attorney General

What structural feature of the Constitution prevents the concentration of power in one place or set of persons?

• Independence of the Judiciary

• Separation of Powers

• Supremacy of the Constitution

To which principle would you turn to resist an attempt by Parliament to repeal section 13 of the Constitution?

• Separation of Powers

• Supremacy of the Constitution

• The Rule of Law

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of the Rule of Law?

• Supremacy of the Constitution

• A Bicameral Parliament

• Legal Certainty