Q.1 Which document is considered the supreme law of a country?
Constitution
Parliamentary Act
Executive Order
Judicial Ruling
Explanation - The Constitution is the fundamental law that defines the structure of government, powers, and rights, making it the highest law of the land.
Correct answer is: Constitution
Q.2 What is the main purpose of a constitution?
To collect taxes
To define citizens’ duties
To set rules for governance
To elect the President
Explanation - A constitution provides the framework for government institutions, distribution of power, and the rights of citizens.
Correct answer is: To set rules for governance
Q.3 Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the constitution?
Legislative
Executive
Judiciary
Electoral Commission
Explanation - The judiciary ensures laws and government actions follow the constitution.
Correct answer is: Judiciary
Q.4 Which principle ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful?
Federalism
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Explanation - The separation of powers divides authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches to maintain balance.
Correct answer is: Separation of Powers
Q.5 What does the 'Rule of Law' mean?
Law applies only to citizens
Law is above everyone
Only leaders must follow law
Law changes daily
Explanation - The rule of law means all individuals, including leaders, are subject to the law.
Correct answer is: Law is above everyone
Q.6 Which constitutional feature protects citizens’ basic freedoms?
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles
Amendments
Ordinances
Explanation - Fundamental Rights guarantee liberties like equality, freedom of speech, and protection from discrimination.
Correct answer is: Fundamental Rights
Q.7 Which body is responsible for making laws in most democracies?
Judiciary
Executive
Legislature
Military
Explanation - The legislature is the law-making body of the government.
Correct answer is: Legislature
Q.8 What is an amendment to the constitution?
A new law
A change to the constitution
A judicial verdict
A presidential order
Explanation - An amendment is a formal change or addition to the constitution.
Correct answer is: A change to the constitution
Q.9 Which concept ensures equality before the law?
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
Legal Equality
Universal Franchise
Explanation - Legal equality ensures all individuals are treated the same under the law.
Correct answer is: Legal Equality
Q.10 In a federal system, power is divided between?
President and Prime Minister
Central and State Governments
Judges and Lawyers
Citizens and Police
Explanation - Federalism divides authority between national and state governments.
Correct answer is: Central and State Governments
Q.11 What is judicial review?
Power of judiciary to make laws
Power to enforce laws
Power to review constitutionality of laws
Power to dissolve parliament
Explanation - Judicial review allows courts to strike down laws that violate the constitution.
Correct answer is: Power to review constitutionality of laws
Q.12 Which country has the world’s oldest written constitution still in use?
India
USA
France
UK
Explanation - The U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1789, is the oldest written constitution still in operation.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.13 What does universal adult franchise mean?
Only men can vote
Only wealthy can vote
All adults can vote
Only educated can vote
Explanation - Universal adult franchise ensures voting rights to all adult citizens without discrimination.
Correct answer is: All adults can vote
Q.14 Who is considered the guardian of the constitution?
President
Prime Minister
Supreme Court
Parliament
Explanation - The Supreme Court safeguards the constitution by reviewing laws and executive actions.
Correct answer is: Supreme Court
Q.15 Which principle ensures that no person is punished without a fair trial?
Due Process of Law
Judicial Activism
Constitutional Morality
Fundamental Duties
Explanation - Due process ensures fair treatment through judicial procedures.
Correct answer is: Due Process of Law
Q.16 Which article of many constitutions usually guarantees freedom of speech?
Article 10
Article 12
Article 19
Article 21
Explanation - In many constitutions, Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
Correct answer is: Article 19
Q.17 What does sovereignty mean in a constitution?
Foreign domination
Supreme authority of the people or state
Power of judiciary
Role of military
Explanation - Sovereignty refers to the ultimate authority of a nation to govern itself.
Correct answer is: Supreme authority of the people or state
Q.18 Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
10th
13th
15th
19th
Explanation - The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery in 1865.
Correct answer is: 13th
Q.19 What is the preamble of a constitution?
An appendix
The first part stating ideals
A law code
A citizen’s oath
Explanation - The preamble expresses the values, philosophy, and objectives of the constitution.
Correct answer is: The first part stating ideals
Q.20 In most democratic constitutions, who holds the ultimate power?
Military
President
Parliament
People
Explanation - In democracies, sovereignty rests with the people through their right to elect representatives.
Correct answer is: People
Q.21 What is constitutionalism?
Government by rulers
Rule of army
Limitation of government by law
Absolute monarchy
Explanation - Constitutionalism ensures government authority is limited by constitutional rules.
Correct answer is: Limitation of government by law
Q.22 What is the purpose of a Bill of Rights?
To increase taxes
To protect civil liberties
To limit judiciary
To create federal laws
Explanation - A Bill of Rights safeguards individual freedoms from government overreach.
Correct answer is: To protect civil liberties
Q.23 Which constitutional system allows citizens to directly propose and vote on laws?
Judicial Review
Referendum
Parliamentary Debate
Ordinance
Explanation - A referendum lets citizens directly participate in law-making.
Correct answer is: Referendum
Q.24 Which principle ensures freedom of religion in a constitution?
Secularism
Monarchy
Socialism
Federalism
Explanation - Secularism ensures the state remains neutral toward religions, protecting religious freedom.
Correct answer is: Secularism
Q.25 What does the term 'judicial independence' mean?
Judges can make laws
Judges are free from political influence
Judges elect parliament
Judges can join political parties
Explanation - Judicial independence ensures impartial justice without political interference.
Correct answer is: Judges are free from political influence