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What is the constitutional rule on the death penalty?

  1. AIt is prohibited in every caseCorrect answer
  2. BIt is allowed in wartime
  3. CIt is allowed for terrorism
  4. DIt is allowed by a special parliamentary decision

Explanation

Article 24 protects human life and prohibits the death penalty without these exceptions.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 24.º, n.os 1–2

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Which constitutional protection covers the ban on torture?

  1. ASecrecy of correspondence
  2. BFreedom of association
  3. CMoral and physical integrityCorrect answer
  4. DJob security

Explanation

Article 25 protects personal integrity and bans torture and cruel, degrading or inhuman treatment or punishment.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 25.º, n.os 1–2

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Which pair belongs to the personal rights in Article 26?

  1. AStrike and collective bargaining
  2. BPetition and political participation
  3. CHousing and basic education
  4. DReputation and family privacyCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 26 protects reputation and private and family life, among other personal rights.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 26.º, n.os 1–2

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Which statement respects Article 27 on liberty and detention?

  1. AEvery detention requires a prior final conviction
  2. BAn administrative decision suffices for any detention
  3. CConstitutional detention exceptions exist under legal conditionsCorrect answer
  4. DDetention falls outside constitutional guarantees

Explanation

The Constitution protects liberty but specifies exceptions, such as being caught in the act and other defined situations. It does not authorize arbitrary detention.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 27.º, n.os 1–3

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Which situation does habeas corpus address?

  1. ADismissal without just cause
  2. BIllegal imprisonment or detentionCorrect answer
  3. CMisleading advertising
  4. DDiscrimination in access to school

Explanation

Article 31 provides habeas corpus before the competent court against abuse of power through illegal imprisonment or detention.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 31.º, n.os 1–3

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Until when is an accused person presumed innocent?

  1. AUntil the conviction becomes finalCorrect answer
  2. BUntil a complaint is filed
  3. CUntil the first detention
  4. DUntil the trial begins

Explanation

Article 32 maintains the presumption of innocence until conviction becomes final, with defence guarantees.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 32.º, n.os 1–3, 8

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How does Article 34 protect the home and communications?

  1. AProtection of the home but not communications
  2. BProtection only of written communications
  3. CProtection with defined judicial and legal exceptionsCorrect answer
  4. DProtection dependent on owning the dwelling

Explanation

Article 34 protects both and specifies exceptions, including judicial entry rules and criminal-procedure cases provided by law.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 34.º, n.os 1–4

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Which right does Article 35 provide concerning a person’s own computerized data?

  1. AAccess and require correction and updating under lawCorrect answer
  2. BAccess only if the data are public
  3. CCorrect only data about their profession
  4. DKnow only the quantity of stored data

Explanation

Protection includes access to one’s own data, correction, updating and knowledge of their purpose, under law.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 35.º, n.os 1–4, 7

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Which rule applies to children born outside marriage?

  1. ATheir rights depend on their parents later marrying
  2. BThey are protected only regarding education
  3. CTheir rights depend on the form of birth registration
  4. DThey cannot be discriminated against on that groundCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 36 prohibits such discrimination and discriminatory official descriptions of parentage.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 36.º, n.os 1–6

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How does Article 37 relate expression to accountability?

  1. AIt requires administrative approval before sharing opinions
  2. BIt bans censorship but retains liability for offencesCorrect answer
  3. CIt excludes criminal liability for any expression
  4. DIt reserves the right to information for journalists

Explanation

Freedom of expression and information excludes censorship, but offences remain subject to applicable general principles.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 37.º, n.os 1–4

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Under Article 41, do religious beliefs alone exempt someone from civic duties?

  1. AYes, every civic duty ceases to apply
  2. BNo; conscientious objection exists under lawCorrect answer
  3. CYes, through a declaration to a religious community
  4. DYes, only for majority religions

Explanation

Religion does not exempt anyone from civic duties. The right to conscientious objection is guaranteed under law.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 41.º, n.os 1–3, 6

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What must public education be in relation to religion?

  1. AGuided by the majority religion
  2. BDirected by local religious communities
  3. CConfessional only in basic education
  4. DNonconfessionalCorrect answer

Explanation

Article 43 establishes nonconfessional public education; Article 41 separates religious communities from the State.

Sources and citations

  1. Constituição da República Portuguesa

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    Artigo 41.º, n.os 4–5; 43.º, n.º 3

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