Constitutional Framework and Concepts · CAPE Law Unit 1

18 past-paper questions on Constitutional Framework and Concepts, part of Principles of Public Law, from every CAPE Law Unit 1 paper on Quelpr.

1. 525 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss Professor Fiadjoe's perspective on the rule of law regarding the subjugation of state power to the Constitution and the accountability of individuals vested with public responsibilities.
2. 725 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Evaluate the viewpoint that unwritten constitutional conventions are incompatible with the written constitutions of the Commonwealth Caribbean.
3. 4(a)5 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain the meaning of an 'entrenched provision' in the Constitution.
4. 4(b)5 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Identify ONE entrenched provision in the Constitution of a specified Commonwealth Caribbean country and explain the amendment procedures for that provision.
5. 5(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Explain the constitutional procedures for the appointment of judges in a named Caribbean country.
6. 5(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Explain the circumstances under which, and the constitutional means by which, a judge may be removed from office.
7. 525 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Discuss the statement 'The doctrine of separation of powers no longer bears the meaning that was conceived by the early writers' with reference to a named Commonwealth Caribbean country.
8. 525 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Assess the importance of the rule of law in ensuring accountability of public officers in a named Commonwealth Caribbean state, illustrating your answer by referring to decided cases.
9. 1(b)(i)5 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2Outline the source of power of the High Court in a named Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdiction to declare Acts of Parliament void as being in conflict with the fundamental rights provision.
10. 5(a)4 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2Identify the arms of government.
11. 5(b)21 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2Explain how the courts uphold the rule of law by holding any two arms of government accountable for their actions, supporting your answer by reference to decided cases.
12. 325 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Discuss Professor Fiadjoe's view on the rule of law regarding the accountability of those vested with public responsibilities, citing relevant case law where applicable.
13. 2(b)14 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2With reference to three decided cases, evaluate the importance of the Constitution to the development of law in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
14. 325 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2Discuss the doctrine of 'separation of powers' with reference to the Constitution of a named Commonwealth Caribbean country, citing relevant case law where applicable.
15. 3(a)12 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2With reference to at least ONE decided case, explain whether Parliament or the Constitution is supreme in Commonwealth Caribbean states.
16. 3(a)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Explain, with reference to decided cases, why the doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle in Commonwealth Caribbean constitutions.
17. 3(b)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Assess the view that the rule of law serves as the foundation of any just society, citing relevant decided cases.
18. 4(b)13 marks· CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Advise Justice McDonald on whether he can successfully challenge the constitutionality of The Family Magistrates Act.