Relationship between Federal and State Governments in Malaysia

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According to the Federal Constitution, which branch of government has the authority to make laws with respect to matters enumerated in the Federal List?

Both the Federal Parliament and State Legislature

The State Legislature

The Federal Parliament (correct)

Neither the Federal Parliament nor the State Legislature

Which of the following is NOT a subject matter in the Federal List of the Federal Constitution?

Land and local government (correct)

Internal security

Education

Civil and criminal law

What is the scope of the legislative power granted to the State Legislature under the Federal Constitution?

The State Legislature cannot make any laws

The State Legislature can make laws for the whole Federation

The State Legislature can make laws for the whole or any part of that state (correct)

The State Legislature can make laws for matters in the Federal List

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the Federal Parliament under the Federal Constitution?

Making laws with respect to matters in the State List Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Federal List and the State List in the Federal Constitution?

The Federal List and State List are mutually exclusive Signup and view all the answers

Under the Federal Constitution, which level of government has the authority to make laws with respect to matters in the Concurrent List?

Both the Federal Parliament and State Legislature Signup and view all the answers

What are the three situations in which Parliament can make laws with respect to matters in the state list?

Implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention between the federation and another country Signup and view all the answers

In which situation shall Islamic law or the custom of Malays or native law or custom in Sabah & Sarawak be consulted before a law comes into operation?

Always before any law comes into operation Signup and view all the answers

In which case is the adoption of a law by the state legislatures not required for it to come into operation?

For promoting uniformity of law and land policy Signup and view all the answers

What powers do state legislatures have according to the Federal Constitution when it comes to enacting laws?

Making laws on matters not in any List in the Ninth Schedule Signup and view all the answers

What must the State executive authority comply with according to federal law?

Comply with federal law applying to that state Signup and view all the answers

How should State executive authority relate to the exercise of the executive authority of the Federation according to Art. 81?

Impede or prejudice it Signup and view all the answers

Which level of government has authority over Islamic law and personal and family law of Muslims?

The State Governments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas does the text state are under the concurrent jurisdiction of both the Federal and State Governments?

Social welfare, protection of women, children and young persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal principle described in the text regarding inconsistencies between federal and state laws?

The federal law shall prevail, and the state law shall be void to the extent of the inconsistency. Signup and view all the answers

Which court system is mentioned in the text as having authority in the states?

Syariah Courts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas does the text state are under the authority of the State Governments?

Land, agriculture, and forestry Signup and view all the answers

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