Functions of The Constitution
Under which chapter of the constitution is power given to parliament to make laws?
What is "Chapter 5?"
This feature helps to protect laws made before the date of Independence.
What are "Saving Law Clauses?"
The simple definition of the preamble to the bill of rights.
What is "an introductory clause to the bill of rights?"
What does the constitution define?
What is "citizens’ rights and the shape of both the legal system and the political system"?
This feature provides chapters on fundamental rights.
What is "Bill of Rights?"
What phrase is in most preambles stating the source of authority?
What is "We the People?"
What is due process?
What is "a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly"?
This feature is commonly thought to be controversial.
What is "Economic, Social and Cultural Rights?"
Two Caribbean territories that do not have constitutional preambles.
What is "Jamaica and the Cayman Islands?"
State the 3 laws which power is given to parliament to make.
What is "laws for the peace, order and good government of Jamaica?"
This is also called “protection of the law” in some Constitutions.
What is "Due Process."
What is the name of the part of some preambles reflecting historical events and local aspirations?
What is "National expression thesis?"
State the name of the case which clearly explains the Constitutions function in protecting fundamental human rights?
What is "Pinder v R."
Under this feature, there are three branches of government which are kept separate.
What is "Separation of Powers?"
What is the year of the case of Girard and the St. Lucia Teachers Union v AG?
What is "1986?"