Question 1

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A function of the Courts is:

to interpret legislation.

All of the above are functions of the Courts.

to amend legislation if it is no longer suitable.

to make legislation.

Question 3
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Expenditure of money by the government must be authorized by:

Parliament

The Governor-General

The Auditor-General

The Prime Minister

Question 4
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In respect of New Zealand`s Constitution, select the correct statement:

New Zealand is said to have "an unwritten constitution".

The Constitution Act 1986 contains some, but not all, of our constitutional rules.
There is no single document in which New Zealand`s Constitution is embodied.

All of the above are correct statements.

Question 5
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The Public Finance Act 1989 contains:

Requirements for regular economic and fiscal updates by government

All of the above

Requirements for accountability as to government fiscal strategy

Principles for responsible fiscal management

Question 6
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The Waitangi Tribunal:

was established under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.

generally makes non-binding recommendations to government (unless a statute

gives it power to make binding recommendations).

All of the above are true statements.

hears grievances relating to the Treaty of Waitangi, including historical grievances.

Question 7
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The standard of proof in criminal cases is:

The balance of probabilities

Whatever the judge thinks is appropriate

Beyond reasonable doubt

Whatever the jury thinks it should be

Question 8
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The term “Common law” refers to:

Legislation that is the same in New Zealand as that in the United Kingdom

Judge-made law or precedent as a source of law

United Kingdom legislation that became part of New Zealand’s statutes

International law shared by New Zealand and other countries

Question 9
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Which of the following are features of the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty?

Parliament can pass any law it wishes to.

All of the above are features of the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty.

Parliament has plenary power.

No Parliament can bind its successors.

The judiciary is subordinate to Parliament.

Question 1
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Which of the following are features of the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty?

Parliament has plenary power.

No Parliament can bind its successors.

All of the above are features of the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty.

The judiciary is subordinate to Parliament.

Parliament can pass any law it wishes to.

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The term "common law" describes:

a major type of case law.

judge made law.

New Zealand`s legal system inherited from Britain.

All of the above are possible meanings of the term "common law".

Question 4
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Constitutional conventions:

are not enforceable by the courts unless they have been embodied in an Act of
Parliament (and thus converted from a "mere convention" to a "statutory provision").

have now all disappeared from our constitutional framework, after the introduction of
the MMP electoral system.

are now all contained in the Constitution Act 1986.

may be enforced by the courts if they are breached.

Question 5
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The term "the three arms of government" refers to:

All of the above.

The division and allocation of state power within the framework of government.

The legislative, judicial and administrative functions of state.

Parliament, the courts and the executive branches of state.

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Article Three of the Treaty of Waitangi:

Requires the Crown not to adopt laws that have a disproportionate effect on Maori

All of the above are true

Promises Maori the right of equality with all New Zealand citizens

Requires the Crown to take affirmative action to remedy negative social indicators
suffered by Maori

Question 7
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The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990:

is an ordinary New Zealand statute, with no superior status.

makes invalid any other legislation which has inconsistent provisions.

is the Constitution of New Zealand.

is a special Act of Parliament with superior status to all other legislation.

Question 8
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In respect of the Governor-General, select the correct statement:

The office of Governor-General in New Zealand would cease to exist if New Zealand
became a republic (as the Queen would no longer be the Head of State and we
would no longer require the Governor-General to perform the function of the
Queen`s representative in New Zealand).
A Governor-General must have formerly been a Member of Parliament in order to be
appointed to the office.

Elections for the office of Governor-General are held in New Zealand every five
years.

The Governor-General has a vote in Parliament, just as all of the Members of

Parliament do.

Sir Edmund Hillary was New Zealand`s last Governor-General.

Question 9
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Constitutional conventions are:

All of the above are true statements.

enforceable by the courts.

an important part of our constitututional framework.

formally set out in the Constitution Act 1986 under five main headings.

Question 10
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In respect of the interface between the law and ethics, which of the following is a true
statement?

Immoral behaviour is always unlawful.

Unlawful behaviour is always immoral.

"Law" and "ethics" are the same.

A practice may be "unethical" but still "legal".

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R v Bloggs is likely to be:

None of the above

A civil case brought by the Crown

A civil case

A Criminal case

Question 2
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Constitutional conventions are important in our legal system today because:

they are vital to the smooth running of our particular style of political democracy
(even though they are not, strictly speaking, laws).

they are all contained in legislation and therefore must be adhered to.

they are an important part of the common law.

politicians can be sued if they breach a constitutional convention.

Question 3
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The term "the three arms of government" refers to:

All of the above.

Parliament, the courts and the executive branches of state.

The legislative, judicial and administrative functions of state.

The division and allocation of state power within the framework of government.

Question 4
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Laws made by Parliament:

must be acceptable by all citzens of New Zealand in order to be enforceable.

can be challenged in the Courts if they are unfair or unreasonable.

can later be annulled or quashed by the Prime Minister if he/she considers them
unsuitable.

cannot be challenged in the Courts because of the doctrine of Parliamentary

supremacy.

Question 5
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A principal function of Parliament is:

resolving disputes between individuals.

sentencing people who have breached the criminal law.

enacting legislation.

None of the above are principal functions of Parliament.

Question 6
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The main value of the Constitution Act 1986 is that it:

contains all of New Zealand`s constitutional law and is essentially New Zealand`s
written constitution.

is a superior statute, just as the New Zealand Bill of Rights 1990 is.

All of the above are true statements.

consolidates all the statutory rules governing MMP elections in New Zealand.

consolidates all the statutory rules governing the structure of government in New
Zealand under major divisions including: "The Sovereign", "The Executive", "The
Legislature" and "The Judiciary".

Question 7
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The Bill of Rights 1688:

is a United Kingdom statute which has no relevance to New Zealand`s constitutional

framework.

establishes Parliament`s supremacy and the freedom of speech in Parliament.

creates New Zealand`s electoral system and provides for entrenchment of certain
key statutory provisions.

establishes the rule that the executive can suspend or dispense with laws without the
consent of Parliament.

Question 8
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In respect of the Governor-General, select the correct statement:

The office of Governor-General in New Zealand would cease to exist if New Zealand
became a republic (as the Queen would no longer be the Head of State and we
would no longer require the Governor-General to perform the function of the
Queen`s representative in New Zealand).

Elections for the office of Governor-General are held in New Zealand every five
years.

The Governor-General has a vote in Parliament, just as all of the Members of

Parliament do.

Sir Edmund Hillary was New Zealand`s last Governor-General.

A Governor-General must have formerly been a Member of Parliament in order to be

appointed to the office.

Question 9
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Section 25 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 provides for:

minimum standards in relation to criminal procedure.

the right not to be subjected to scientific experimentation.

freedom of expression.
freedom from poverty.

minimum standards in relation to housing.

Question 10
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Constitutional conventions:

are now all contained in the Constitution Act 1986.

have now all disappeared from our constitutional framework, after the introduction of
the MMP electoral system.

are not enforceable by the courts unless they have been embodied in an Act of
Parliament (and thus converted from a "mere convention" to a "statutory provision").

may be enforced by the courts if they are breached.

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The “Wai 262” Treaty of Waitangi claim is an example of:

A historical claim

A claim over fisheries only

A contemporary claim

A claim over forests only

Question 8
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The Treaty of Waitangi 1840:

is an agreement that is not directly enforceable in the New Zealand Courts but is
indirectly enforceable by the authority of Parliament (if it is incorporated in an Act of
Parliament).

is an agreement that is directly enforceable in the New Zealand Courts and overrides
all other New Zealand law.

was of no relevance in our legal system until 1999, when New Zealand became a
republic.

is of absolutely no relevance in our legal system today.

is of absolutely no relevance in our legal system today, but may become significant if
New Zealand becomes a republic.

Question 10
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In relation to the constitution of New Zealand, select the INCORRECT statement:

New Zealand is said to have an unwritten constitution which means that it does not
have any constitutional law.

Elizabeth II, as the Queen of New Zealand, is New Zealand`s Head of State.

A Bill does not become law until the Sovereign or the Governor-General assents to it
and signs it as a token of that assent.

The New Zealand Parliament is said to have plenary power which means that it can
pass any law it wishes to.