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Constitutionalism in Federal and Unitary Governments

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What is the main focus of constitutionalism as understood during the time of Plato?

Limiting government powers and ensuring they are exercised on behalf of the people (correct)

Empowering the government to exercise unlimited powers

Prioritizing the interests of the government over the people

Ensuring the government acts without any restraints

What type of limitations does Article 78 of the Constitution impose on the power of the President to appoint Ministers?

Procedural limitations

Political limitations

Economic limitations

Institutional limitations (correct)

What do articles 106 and 11(7) of the Constitution specify?

The procedure to be followed in passing legislation (correct)

The judiciary's independence

The President's executive powers

The rights of the citizens

What does a responsible government refer to?

A government that is accountable to the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fair and public trial according to the text?

To ensure that justice is done and seen by all persons Signup and view all the answers

What does the Declaration of New Delhi specify as one of the conditions for societies practising rule of law?

Right to a remedy for every breach of a right or the law Signup and view all the answers

In the case of R v Sussex Justices; ex parte McCarthy, why was the decision set aside?

The clerk of one of the judges belonged to a firm of solicitors prosecuting a civil claim in the same case. Signup and view all the answers

What scenario will disqualify a judge from sitting, according to the principle of Nemo iudex in causa?

Foreknowledge of the facts in issue Signup and view all the answers

Why does the rule of Nemo iudex in causa apply when the decision maker is related to one of the parties to the case?

To prevent any preconceived notions from influencing the decision. Signup and view all the answers

According to Nemo iudex in causa, what would disqualify a judge from sitting based on foreknowledge of facts?

Expressing a bias through comments, gestures, or attitudes. Signup and view all the answers