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What is a constitution?
What is a constitution?
- An uncodified set of rules like Tikanga Māori
- The process that people choose to regulate their affairs
- The principles and ideas that a community sets about rules and how they should abide together (correct)
- The written form of rules and regulations like the United States Constitution
What is the concept of power according to the provided text?
What is the concept of power according to the provided text?
- The idea or philosophy a society develops about constitutional authority and its underlying values (correct)
- The site of power in society, usually referred to as the parliament
- The articulation of power through government organs
- The hierarchy of power structures with a sovereign or crown at the top
How does Jean Bodin describe sovereignty in the Western concept of power?
How does Jean Bodin describe sovereignty in the Western concept of power?
- Sovereignty is articulated through government organs
- Sovereignty is the perpetual power over the citizens, informing all members of society (correct)
- Sovereignty is a symbol of progress from apolitical barbarism to civility
- Sovereignty is based on individual property rights
What marks the progress of a society according to Jean Bodin in the Western concept of power?
What marks the progress of a society according to Jean Bodin in the Western concept of power?
What is the role of Rangatira in Māori culture?
What is the role of Rangatira in Māori culture?
How does Tikanga Māori view power?
How does Tikanga Māori view power?
What is the consequence of violating Tikanga Māori?
What is the consequence of violating Tikanga Māori?
According to A.V. Dicey, what is integral to the Rule of Law?
According to A.V. Dicey, what is integral to the Rule of Law?
What is meant by 'Mana Whenua' in Māori culture?
What is meant by 'Mana Whenua' in Māori culture?
How does religion or spirituality relate to the concept of sovereignty in legal systems?
How does religion or spirituality relate to the concept of sovereignty in legal systems?
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