Logical Reasoning Question 21
Question; Direction; Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
The three main branches of the government are the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. The Judiciary branch of the government does not act as a law enforcement authority; it has the power to interpret laws and strike down a law if it violates the constitution. Aside from that the judicial branch also has a well-known power which is recommended by the Supreme courts called “The Judicial Review”. In simple words it is a legal process with different branches in which high courts deals with the performance and effectiveness of the other two branches of the government (Legislary and Executive) if they are violating the constitution. This process is carried out by exceptional court and not by the regular courts in many countries. Why are only exceptional courts like supreme courts entrusted with judicial review and the power to strike down unconstitutional laws?
Options:
A) It has been entrusted by the legislation
B) It is one of the branches of government in the United States.
C) It is the guardian of the constitution
D) It is the law enforcement agency.
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Answer:
Correct Answer; C
Solution:
- (c)
- Criteria reasoning
- Conclusion
- Object and Function Analogy The supreme courts are the guardian of the constitution and ensure that government is functioning according to the values given in the constitution. It has powers to strike down a law if it violates the constitution.
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