10 Questions
Which entities within a state are defined by constitutional law?
The executive, the legislature, and the judiciary
Which countries have a relationship between the central government and state, provincial, or territorial governments defined by constitutional law?
Only the United States and Canada
What are some sources of law that may make up the jus commune or law of the land?
Customary law, conventions, and statutory law
What do constitutional principles grant to the government?
Specific powers to the government
What is the main focus of constitutional law?
The fundamental principles of government authority
Which of the following is NOT defined by constitutional law?
The military
What is the term for the law that consists of a variety of imperative and consensual rules in a nation state?
Jus commune
In which type of countries is the relationship between the central government and state, provincial, or territorial governments defined by constitutional law?
Federal countries
What are the fundamental principles by which the government exercises its authority called?
Constitutional principles
What do constitutional principles sometimes grant to the government for the welfare of the population?
The power to tax and spend
Test your knowledge of Constitutional Law with this quiz! Challenge yourself on topics like the role of government entities, basic citizen rights, and the relationship between central and local governments in federal countries.
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