UAE Constitution Overview

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What is the primary function of legislative jurisdiction as defined in the Constitution?

Executing laws

Making laws (correct)

Enforcing international agreements

Reviewing judicial decisions

Which of the following is NOT an exclusive jurisdiction of the Federation according to Article 120?

Public health and medical services

Real estate management (correct)

Defense and federal armed forces

Foreign affairs

How many parts are there in the UAE Constitution?

10 (correct)

Which area falls under the Federation’s exclusive jurisdiction as specified in Article 121?

Labor relations and social security Signup and view all the answers

The Constitution was ratified on which date?

July 18, 1971 Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the Constitution is the allocation of jurisdiction between the Federation and the Emirates discussed?

Part 7 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions is related to the executive jurisdiction?

Implementing laws Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the competences of the UAE Federation based on Article 120?

Central banking functions Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of public institutions?

They are created, controlled, and operated by the government. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'federation' in the context of the UAE?

A grouping of individual states that manage their own affairs under a central authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements became unified with the establishment of the UAE?

One cabinet, one constitution, and one currency. Signup and view all the answers

Which body serves as the central decision-making authority in the UAE?

The Supreme Federal Council. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the UAE Constitution play in the federal structure?

It governs the laws and regulations of the federal government. Signup and view all the answers

What type of government was established with the founding of the UAE in 1971?

A federal government with unified states. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the unified elements of the UAE?

Separate judicial authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these elements signifies national unity in the context of the UAE federal structure?

A common national anthem. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution of the UAE

The UAE has a constitutional federation government
The constitution was ratified in July 18, 1971
The constitution has 152 articles and is divided into 10 parts
Part 7 of the constitution outlines the boundaries and power distribution between federal and local authorities
Article 120 of the constitution details the federal government's exclusive jurisdiction over various affairs, including foreign affairs, defense, security, federal employees, finances, postal services, education, healthcare, currency, and federal nationality
Article 121 was added in 2004 and further extended the federal government's jurisdiction to include labor relations, real estate, extradition, banking, insurance, agriculture, intellectual property, printing and publishing, arms importation, aeronautics, and free-zone areas

Public & Private Institutions

Public institutions are organizations created, controlled, and operated by the government
The UAE is a federation established in 1971 consisting of seven emirates
A federation is a country where individual states have control over their own affairs but are governed by a central government for national decisions
The federal government of the UAE consists of a cabinet, national council, national anthem, federal ministries, president, vice-president, army, currency, central bank, and supreme federal court
The UAE has one constitution and one capital city
The Supreme Federal Council and UAE Constitution are not considered institutions because they are legal documents and systems of governance, not organizations.

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This quiz explores the Constitution of the UAE, detailing its ratification, structure, and key articles. Learn about the distribution of powers between federal and local authorities, along with exclusive federal jurisdictions defined in various articles. Test your knowledge on the framework that governs the UAE.