Question 1

What makes the British constitution unique?

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A)   It has the strongest judicial review in Europe.
B)   It is commonly referred to as "unwritten."
C)   It is the newest constitution in Europe.
D)   It has to be approved by voters.
E)   It is the shortest European constitution.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

An ombudsman

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A)   handles complaints about government's abuse of power.
B)   helps EU law be written into national law.
C)   is a government prosecutor.
D)   appoints judges.
E)   has been set up in many cases to try cases with "universal jurisdiction."F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Unitary states

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A)   are not democratic.
B)   have presidential systems.
C)   are not federal.
D)   are constitutional monarchies.
E)   are countries that used to be divided into various parts.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D) C

Question 4

In 2008, the Turkish Constitutional Court

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A)   banned the ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP) .
B)   cut state funding to the JDP but did not ban the party.
C)   banned certain JDP officials from holding public office.
D)   invalidated the election of the JDP.
E)   dismissed the case against the JDP.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

What is a feature of France's Constitutional Council?

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A)   It is elected by voters.
B)   It argues in favor of universal jurisdiction.
C)   It reviews laws before they are officially adopted.
D)   Ordinary citizens can take a case before it.
E)   It has existed since the French Revolution.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

European governments can be sued in the European Court of Justice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe how judicial review differs in France and Germany. In which country is the Constitutional Court more powerful? Why?

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Question 8

One advantage of "common law" is that

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A)   it is easier to understand.
B)   judges just apply the law as it is written.
C)   it is more flexible and allows for the law to evolve over time.
D)   it is more democratic.
E)   it is a common legal code that applies throughout Europe.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Why do many European constitutions, unlike the U.S. Constitution, establish a number of socioeconomic rights for citizens?

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A)   These countries were influenced by communism.
B)   These constitutions are relatively recent and reflect a larger state role in society.
C)   European countries are richer than the United States.
D)   The EU made them include these rights.
E)   They reflect the heritage of the French Revolution.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Under a system based on "code law," all of the following are true EXCEPT

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A)   judges have little discretion.
B)   defendants often do not have the presumption of innocence.
C)   the judge is an agent of the state, not a neutral observer.
D)   it is easier to handle cases where the state is the defendant.
E)   judicial precedent plays little role.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E) D

Question 11

The U.S. Constitution is longer than most European constitutions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Subsidiarity

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A)   is an argument for federalism.
B)   is an argument for judicial review.
C)   is an argument for unitary states.
D)   is an argument for more powers for the EU.
E)   is an argument against the use of referendums.F) None of the above
G) All of the above A

Question 13

Devolution in Britain has taken powers away from the House of Lords.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Referendums are used most often in

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A)   Great Britain.
B)   Switzerland.
C)   Turkey.
D)   Poland.
E)   France.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Why might federalism be advantageous? Can you think of disadvantages of federalism?

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Federalism can be advantageous for sever...

Question 16

The oldest written constitution in effect in Europe today is that of

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A)   Great Britain.
B)   Germany.
C)   Poland.
D)   the Netherlands.
E)   Norway.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

What are the advantages and disadvantages of judicial review?

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Judicial review is the process by which ...

Question 18

Which of the following countries are federal?

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A)   Poland and Spain
B)   Germany and Austria
C)   Great Britain and Italy
D)   France and Italy
E)   Germany and SwedenF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

One consequence of Great Britain's unique constitutional structure is

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A)   parliamentary supremacy.
B)   the country's rejection of the euro.
C)   strong bicameralism.
D)   separate constitutions for each of its regions.
E)   it is very hard to amend the constitution.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

What is the relationship among national law, national courts, EU law, and the European Court of Justice?

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The relationship among national law, nat...

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