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What is the primary role of the Judiciary according to the Constitution?
Which of the following statements about Superior Courts is true?
What power does the Judiciary uniquely possess?
Which courts are classified as inferior courts under federal laws?
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What is the function of the Special Court created by the Constitution?
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What is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) required to do when appointing judges?
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Under what circumstance can the YDPA act on his own discretion?
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Who is the head of government in Malaysia?
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Which statement best describes the Cabinet in Malaysia?
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What is required for a member to be appointed as Prime Minister by the YDPA?
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What is one characteristic of public services in Malaysia?
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How are Ministers appointed in Malaysia?
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Which of the following forces is included in the public services of Malaysia?
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What is the primary function of the legislature?
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Which house of Parliament consists of 70 members?
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What is the maximum term length for a Senator in Malaysia?
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What is required for a member of Parliament to be disqualified?
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Who is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces in Malaysia?
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At what age can a Malaysian become a member of the House of Representatives?
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How are members of the Senate appointed?
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What must happen within 60 days of a vacancy occurring in the Senate?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Federal Government's executive branch?
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How is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) chosen?
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Study Notes
Overview of Government Structure
- Government is divided into three branches: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.
Legislature
- Main function is to legislate, amend, or repeal laws.
- Federal level legislation is done by the Parliament of Malaysia; State level by the State Legislative Assembly.
- Parliament can create laws under the Federal List or Concurrent List.
- State Legislature can legislate under State List or Concurrent List.
- Comprises the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA), Senate, and House of Representatives.
Senate
- Membership includes 70 Senators: 40 appointed by YDPA, 26 elected by State Legislative Assemblies, and 4 for Federal Territories.
- Eligibility: Must be at least 30 years old.
- Term of office lasts for 3 years; maximum of 2 terms.
House of Representatives
- Comprised of 222 elected members: 209 from states, 11 from Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, and others from Labuan and Putrajaya.
- Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old.
Disqualification Criteria for Parliament Members
- Unsound mind, bankrupt, holding an office of profit, exceeding campaign spending limits, conviction with imprisonment over 1 year or fines over RM2,000, or dual citizenship disqualifies a candidate.
Vacancy Procedures
- Vacancies in the Senate or House occur due to death, resignation, or disqualification and must be filled within 60 days by special election or appointment.
Executive
- Composed of YDPA, Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Public Services.
- The executive governs according to laws established by Parliament.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA)
- Serves as the constitutional monarch and Supreme Head, elected for a 5-year term by the Conference of Rulers from among nine state rulers.
- YDPA is head of Islam in specific states and the Supreme Commander of the armed forces.
- Generally acts on the advice of the Prime Minister, except in specific situations like appointing the PM and withholding Parliament dissolution consent.
Prime Minister
- Appointed by YDPA; must be a member of House of Representatives with majority support.
- Usually the leader of the ruling party or coalition in Parliament.
Cabinet
- Comprises all Ministers, serving as the main policy-making body.
- Ministers must be members of either Parliament house and are appointed by YDPA on the PM’s advice.
Public Services
- Includes police force, armed forces, and education services.
- Officials maintain continuity across government changes by managing day-to-day operations.
Judiciary
- Key courts established by the Constitution: Federal Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts (Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak).
- Special court exists for YDPA and other rulers.
- Parliament can establish inferior courts; examples include Sessions Courts and Magistrates’ Courts.
- Judiciary protects constitutional supremacy and interprets laws, ensuring adherence to the Constitution and checking abuses of power by the Executive and Legislature.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of the government structure in Malaysia, focusing on its three branches: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. Explore the functions and memberships of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, along with their legislative powers. Test your understanding of the composition and roles within Malaysia's governing bodies.
