Question 1

The rule of law means that only judges decide how laws are to be applied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following features are requirements of consociational democracies? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Grand coalitions. 
B)  Subcultural autonomy. 
C)  Proportional representation. 
D)  Minority vetoes for certain types of legislation. 
A)  Grand coalitions. 
B)  Subcultural autonomy. 
C)  Proportional representation. 
D)  Minority vetoes for certain types of legislation. B, C, D

Question 3

To guarantee justice, laws must be consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The growing legalization of political life is likely to pave the way for a decrease in political trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Constitutions contain all the basic rules determining the operation of a state's political system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Constitutions are essential for federal systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Human rights are universal and absolute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Political practice in France as in all European states accepts that judges can review and challenge laws when they contravene human rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Only federal systems are flexible enough to practice asymmetry in the relationship between the centre and states or provinces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Bingham, which of the following are requirements for the rule of law? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The law must be accessible, intelligible, clear, and predictable. 
B)  The laws should apply equally to all. 
C)  States must not comply with international legal obligations. 
D)  The law must adequately protect fundamental human rights. 
E)  Trial procedures should be fair. 
A)  The law must be accessible, intelligible, clear, and predictable. 
B)  The laws should apply equally to all. 
C)  States must not comply with international legal obligations. 
D)  The law must adequately protect fundamental human rights. 
E)  Trial procedures should be fair.

Question 11

Consociationalism is impossible without a written constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Laws are always approved by legislatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Three states do not have a written constitution: the UK, New Zealand, and ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three states do not have a written...

Question 14

Asymmetrical decentralization within a state means that some regions have more layers of government than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Universal Declaration on Human rights enshrines the right for individuals to join and form political parties of their choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The rule of law means that only judges decide how laws are to be applied.

Which of the following features are requirements of consociational democracies? Please select all that apply.

To guarantee justice, laws must be consistent.

The growing legalization of political life is likely to pave the way for a decrease in political trust.

Constitutions contain all the basic rules determining the operation of a state's political system.

Constitutions are essential for federal systems.

Human rights are universal and absolute.

Political practice in France as in all European states accepts that judges can review and challenge laws when they contravene human rights.

Only federal systems are flexible enough to practice asymmetry in the relationship between the centre and states or provinces.

According to Bingham, which of the following are requirements for the rule of law? Please select all that apply.

Consociationalism is impossible without a written constitution.

Laws are always approved by legislatures.

Three states do not have a written constitution: the UK, New Zealand, and ____.

Asymmetrical decentralization within a state means that some regions have more layers of government than others.

The Universal Declaration on Human rights enshrines the right for individuals to join and form political parties of their choice.

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Conclusion

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Exam 11: Laws, Constitutions, and Federalism

The rule of law means that only judges decide how laws are to be applied.

Which of the following features are requirements of consociational democracies? Please select all that apply.

To guarantee justice, laws must be consistent.

The growing legalization of political life is likely to pave the way for a decrease in political trust.

Constitutions contain all the basic rules determining the operation of a state's political system.

Constitutions are essential for federal systems.

Human rights are universal and absolute.

Political practice in France as in all European states accepts that judges can review and challenge laws when they contravene human rights.

Only federal systems are flexible enough to practice asymmetry in the relationship between the centre and states or provinces.

According to Bingham, which of the following are requirements for the rule of law? Please select all that apply.

Consociationalism is impossible without a written constitution.

Laws are always approved by legislatures.

Three states do not have a written constitution: the UK, New Zealand, and ____.

Asymmetrical decentralization within a state means that some regions have more layers of government than others.

The Universal Declaration on Human rights enshrines the right for individuals to join and form political parties of their choice.

Introduction: The Nature of Politics and Political Analysis

Politics and the State

Political Power, Authority, and the State

Democracy

Democracies, Democratization, and Authoritarian Regimes

Nations and Nationalism

The Ideal State

Ideologies

Political Economy: National and Global Perspectives

Institutions and States

Votes, Elections, Legislatures, and Legislators

Political Parties

Executives, Bureaucracies, Policy Studies, and Governance

The Media and Politics

Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism

Security and Insecurity

Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Conclusion

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