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To whom does political power belong under the Constitution?

  1. AThe peopleCorrect answer
  2. BThe President in their own name
  3. CExclusively the courts
  4. DExclusively the Government

Explanation

Articles 3 and 108 place sovereignty and political power in the people, exercised under the Constitution.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 3.º, n.os 1–3; 108.º

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Which principle forms part of the democratic rule of law in Article 2?

  1. APolitical representation through one compulsory party
  2. BCourts subordinate to the governing party
  3. CPluralism in democratic political expression and organizationCorrect answer
  4. DPublic participation reserved for Government members

Explanation

Article 2 connects democracy with pluralism, fundamental rights, and separation and interdependence of powers.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 2.º

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Which set contains only sovereign organs?

  1. APresident, Parliament, Government and courtsCorrect answer
  2. BPresident, Parliament, Government and municipal executives
  3. CPresident, regional Legislative Assemblies, Government and courts
  4. DPresident, Parliament, parish boards and courts

Explanation

Article 110 lists four sovereign organs. Regional and local bodies belong to other levels.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 110.º, n.º 1

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How do sovereign organs relate to each other?

  1. AGeneral subordination of all to the Government
  2. BIsolation without any control mechanism
  3. CFree delegation of powers for convenience
  4. DConstitutional separation and interdependenceCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 111 combines separation with interdependence. Delegation is possible only in expressly provided cases and terms.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 111.º, n.os 1–2

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Which set corresponds to legislative acts in Article 112?

  1. ALaws, court judgments and decree-laws
  2. BLaws, decree-laws and regional legislative decreesCorrect answer
  3. CDecree-laws, petitions and regional legislative decrees
  4. DLaws, municipal regulations and court judgments

Explanation

Article 112 lists these three legislative forms, distinguishing legislation from judgments and other acts.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 112.º, n.os 1–4

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Which feature of suffrage protects the voter’s choice from public exposure?

  1. AUniversal
  2. BSecretCorrect answer
  3. CEqual
  4. DPeriodic

Explanation

Articles 10 and 113 include secret voting among democratic guarantees; the choice is not a compulsory public declaration.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 10.º, n.º 1; 113.º, n.º 1

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Which constitutional feature applies to electoral registration?

  1. AVoluntarily repeated for every election
  2. BLimited to party members
  3. CDone only on voting day
  4. DPermanent and single for the covered electionsCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 113 defines automatic, compulsory, permanent and single registration, with express qualifications. Registration and voting are distinct concepts.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 113.º, n.º 2

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How must public bodies act towards electoral candidacies?

  1. AImpartiallyCorrect answer
  2. BFavouring the governing party
  3. CFavouring the longest-established candidacy
  4. DFavouring the best-funded candidacy

Explanation

Article 113 requires public impartiality, equal opportunities and transparent campaign accounts.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 113.º, n.º 3

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Which right do parties represented in Parliament but outside Government have?

  1. AInformation limited to the State budget
  2. BInformation limited to campaign periods
  3. CRegular information on major public affairsCorrect answer
  4. DInformation limited to internal party affairs

Explanation

Article 114 recognizes democratic opposition and regular, direct Government information for represented parties outside Government.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 114.º, n.os 2–3

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What turnout does Article 115 require for a referendum to be binding?

  1. AExactly a quarter of registered electors voting
  2. BA majority of votes cast, without a turnout minimum
  3. CParticipation of all deputies
  4. DMore than half of registered electors votingCorrect answer

Explanation

Binding effect requires voters exceeding half of registered electors. A majority among votes cast is not enough.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 115.º, n.os 1–4, 6, 8, 11

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Which function does Article 120 assign to the President?

  1. ADirecting the country’s general policy
  2. BJudging court cases
  3. CGuaranteeing the regular functioning of democratic institutionsCorrect answer
  4. DImplementing the municipal budget

Explanation

The President represents the Republic and guarantees national independence, State unity and regular institutional functioning.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

    Assembleia da RepúblicaDocument version:

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    Artigo 120.º

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How is the President elected?

  1. ABy a vote of deputies
  2. BBy direct and secret suffrageCorrect answer
  3. CBy selection of the Council of Ministers
  4. DBy a vote of municipal mayors

Explanation

Article 121 provides direct, secret election and legal rules for Portuguese citizens abroad. This question does not determine individual eligibility.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 121.º, n.os 1–2

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