Constitutional Law: Separation of Powers
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What is the supreme source of legislation in Malaysia?

  • Parliament
  • The Court
  • The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
  • The Constitution (correct)

What happens when the DUN or Parliament makes laws outside the power specified in the Constitution?

  • The law is sent back to the DUN or Parliament for revision
  • The Court has no power to intervene
  • The Court can annul the law (correct)
  • The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong vetoes the law

What is the role of the Court in relation to the Constitution?

  • To amend the Constitution
  • To control and safeguard the supremacy of the Constitution (correct)
  • To appoint the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
  • To make new laws

What is the role of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong in the appointment of judges?

<p>The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong appoints the judges to carry out justice on his behalf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong as the supreme commander of the armed forces?

<p>The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is the supreme commander of the armed forces, symbolizing the nation's sovereignty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and the Constitution?

<p>The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is subject to the Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong in the government?

<p>The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is a component of Parliament and the country's supreme head (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's role in the execution of government actions?

<p>The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's name is used to symbolize the government's actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Court and the Parliament in matters of legislation?

<p>The Court has the power to annul the Parliament's laws if they are unconstitutional (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Constitution in the distribution of powers in Malaysia?

<p>The Constitution is a supreme document that outlines the powers and limits of the government and institutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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