Constitution & the Design of Government Quiz

Which country has the longest constitution?

• Tajikistan

• India

• South Korea

• Malaysia

Which country has the shortest constitution?

• India

• Monaco

• Turkey

• US

Which countries do not have a written constitution?

• India

• Australia

• Canada

• UK

What is the purpose of a constitution according to Roskin, et al.?

• To establish justice

• To serve the peace of the world

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To promote the general welfare

What is the classification of constitution based on flexibility?

• Unwritten constitution

• Written constitution

• Flexible & rigid constitution

• Evolved & enacted constitution

What is the principle of Vagueness in constitutional design?

• Concentration of power

• Long-standing traditions

• Adaptability to changing circumstances

• Specific rules for all circumstances

What is the content of a written constitution?

• Fundamental, civil & political rights

• Judicial interpretation

• Provisions for the amendment of the constitution

• Development & expansion of constitution

What is the difference between a unitary state and a federal state?

• Federal state has two governments controlling the same group of people with different political questions

• Federal state has no areas of policy under central government control

• Unitary state has two governments controlling the same group of people

• Unitary state has local and regional political bodies maybe can be overruled by the central government

How is a constitution created through the King's Decree?

• Germany

• Russia

• France

• US

What is the purpose of a constitution according to the 1977 Soviet?

• To form a more perfect union

• To be a developed socialist society

• To establish justice

• To ensure domestic tranquility