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Constitutionalism Theory and Practice

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What does Constitutionalism stand for?

Absence of any limitations on government powers

Encouraging a chaotic environment in governance

Imposing limitations on those who exercise government powers (correct)

Empowering the government to act as it pleases

How does Constitutionalism control governmental chaos according to Wheare?

By encouraging exploitation of central power

By allowing government institutions to act freely

By limiting the strength of the central power to act (correct)

By creating weak central power structures

What distinguishes constitutional government from a government set up by a constitution?

Existence of predetermined rules (correct)

Establishment of institutions with absolute freedom

Absence of any limitations on governmental powers

Having a strong central power

According to Finnis, why does every illegal act not amount to a change in the identity of the legal order?

Because not all illegal acts lead to a change in the legal order Signup and view all the answers

What are the three forms of limitations discussed in the text with respect to constitutionalism?

Institutional, Procedural, Substantive Signup and view all the answers

According to Marshall, what will knowing the limits of the constitution help in detecting?

Possibility of constitutional violations Signup and view all the answers

In the case of SHALABI V AG, what was the significant change brought about by the NLCD 333 amendment?

Added parentage as a criterion for citizenship Signup and view all the answers

How did the brothers working in the transport sector in Ghana lose their British passports?

As a result of the Ghana Nationality Decree (NLCD 191) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these theories is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to secure constitutionalism?

Rule by the military Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the conditions needed to ensure constitutionalism based on the text?

A strong and independent judiciary Signup and view all the answers

According to John Locke, why should those who make laws not be in session continuously?

To prevent abuse of power Signup and view all the answers

What historical event is closely linked to the origins of separation of powers, as per the text?

The Bill of Rights of 1688 Signup and view all the answers