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Which assembly does Article 45 protect without requiring authorization?

  1. APeaceful and unarmed, including in places open to the publicCorrect answer
  2. BPeaceful only on private property
  3. CArmed, provided it has political aims
  4. DPublic only when organized by a party

Explanation

The constitutional guarantee concerns peaceful, unarmed assembly. It does not remove other applicable legal requirements.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 45.º, n.os 1–2

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Which rule applies to membership of an association?

  1. ALeaving always requires State approval
  2. BJoining is compulsory to practise a profession
  3. CNobody can be forced to join or remainCorrect answer
  4. DRemaining requires other members’ authorization

Explanation

Article 46 protects voluntary membership and prohibits coercion to remain in an association.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 46.º, n.os 1–4

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Which restrictions on choosing a profession does the Constitution allow?

  1. AReligious restrictions decided by an employer
  2. BTerritorial-origin restrictions decided by a municipality
  3. CPolitical-opinion restrictions decided by the Government
  4. DLegal restrictions for collective interest or personal capacityCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 47 guarantees free choice, subject to legal restrictions for collective interest or inherent in the person’s capacity.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 47.º, n.º 1

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Which information right accompanies participation in public life?

  1. AAccess reserved for governing-party members
  2. BInformation only during election campaigns
  3. CObjective information on public acts and managementCorrect answer
  4. DInformation only through elected representatives

Explanation

Article 48 recognizes citizens’ direct or representative participation and objective information on public affairs.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 48.º, n.os 1–2

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How does Article 49 describe exercising the vote?

  1. ADelegable and a civic duty
  2. BPersonal and a civic dutyCorrect answer
  3. CPersonal and an act without civic significance
  4. DDelegable and an act without civic significance

Explanation

Voting is personal and a civic duty. This wording does not itself establish a penalty for not voting.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 49.º, n.os 1–2

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Which mechanism allows judicial protection of interests such as the environment under law?

  1. APopular actionCorrect answer
  2. BPetition to an authority
  3. CComplaint to the Ombudsman
  4. DNational referendum

Explanation

Article 52 distinguishes petitions to authorities from popular action, which can protect collective interests in cases and terms set by law.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 52.º, n.os 1–3

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Which guarantee protects job security under Article 53?

  1. AEqual pay for equal work
  2. BFreedom to join trade unions
  3. CBan on dismissal for political or ideological reasonsCorrect answer
  4. DRight to periodic paid holidays

Explanation

Job security includes a ban on dismissal without just cause or for political or ideological reasons.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 53.º

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What relationship must trade unions have with employers and the State?

  1. AIndependenceCorrect answer
  2. BSubordination to employers
  3. CSubordination to the Government
  4. DJoint direction by employers and Government

Explanation

Article 55 recognizes trade union freedom and independence from employers, the State and other listed entities.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 55.º, n.os 1–4

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Does the right to strike remove legally defined minimum services?

  1. AYes, any minimum service violates that right
  2. BYes, if the strike is in the public sector
  3. CYes, when the strike lasts more than a day
  4. DNo, minimum services may address unavoidable social needsCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 57 guarantees strikes and provides legal conditions for safety and minimum services essential to unavoidable social needs.

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  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 57.º, n.os 1–4

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Which pay principle appears in Article 59?

  1. APay for equal work based on citizenship
  2. BEqual pay for equal workCorrect answer
  3. CPay for equal work based on religion
  4. DPay for equal work based on territorial origin

Explanation

Article 59 recognizes rights for all workers without discrimination, including equal pay for equal work.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 59.º, n.º 1, alíneas a), c), d)

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Which set describes consumer rights?

  1. AInformation without protection of economic interests
  2. BInformation, safety and compensation for harmCorrect answer
  3. CSafety without a right to information
  4. DCompensation without health protection

Explanation

Article 60 includes information, quality, health, safety, economic interests and compensation for harm.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 60.º, n.os 1–3

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What does Article 62 require for expropriation in the public interest?

  1. AAn administrative decision and optional compensation
  2. BPrivate interest and symbolic compensation
  3. CA municipal request and no compensation
  4. DA legal basis and fair compensationCorrect answer

Explanation

Private property is guaranteed, but public-interest expropriation is possible with a legal basis and fair compensation.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 62.º, n.os 1–2

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