1. What are the constitutional roles of government?
Governments have roles defined by the constitution to:
Maintain law and order.
Protect citizens’ rights and freedoms.
Provide public services.
Regulate economic activities.
Defend the nation.
2. What are the three branches of government, and what do they do?
Legislative: Makes laws (e.g., Congress or Parliament).
Executive: Implements and enforces laws (e.g., President, Prime Minister, or Cabinet).
Judiciary: Interprets laws and ensures justice (e.g., Supreme or Constitutional Courts).
Also read:
- https://legalaceguide.com/20-questions-about-the-bill-of-rights-and-its-applications/
- https://legalaceguide.com/8-common-questions-about-the-role-of-constitutional-courts/
- https://legalaceguide.com/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-fundamental-rights-and-duties/
3. How does the constitution maintain separation of powers?
The constitution divides powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in order to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful, thereby setting up a system of checks and balances.
4. What is the role of federalism in government?
Federal systems divide power between national and state governments. The constitution provides for their role and responsibilities so that local governance is promoted, yet national unity is maintained.
5. In what ways does the constitution protect individual rights?
The constitution entrenches essential rights and liberties (for instance, freedom of speech, equality, and due process), and limits what government can do in restricting these rights.
6. How does the constitution ensure that governments are held publicly accountable?
The constitution makes the government accountable via provisions such as:
Free and fair elections
Independent judiciary
Freedom of the press
Checks like audits and parliamentary oversight.