Constitutional Law

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LW/JUN 2012/LAW437

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I

COURSE CODE

LAW437

EXAMINATION

JUNE 2012

TIME

3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.

This question paper consists of three (3) parts :

2.

Answer ALL questions in PART A and PART C, and any TWO (2) questions in PART B in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3.

Candidates are allowed to bring the following into the examination hall:
(i) An unannotated copy of the Federal Constitution.

4.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. 5.

Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i)
ii)

PART A (5 Questions)
PART B (3 Questions)
PART C (1 Question)

the Question Paper an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This examination paper consists of 4 printed pages
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PART A

QUESTION 1
A constitution may be classified as "rigid" or "flexible".
With reference to the above statement and relevant articles of the Federal Constitution, how do you classify Malaysia's basic law?
(6 marks)

QUESTION 2
"Constitutionalism" is an important concept for checking abuse or misuse of government powers. Elaborate.
(6 marks)

QUESTION 3
Explain, with examples, the concept of judicial review on the ground of constitutionality.
(6 marks)

QUESTION 4
Distinguish four features of a 'responsible government' with counterpart features of an
'independent government'.
(6 marks)

QUESTION 5
State three exceptions to the "rule against double jeopardy".
(6 marks)

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P ARTB

QUESTION 1
In Malaysia, supremacy of the Constitution is merely notional. It is a legal