Lesson 2

Question 1

What is a Constitution

Answer 1

A set of fundamental principles according to which a State is governed

Question 2

Codified constitution

Answer 2

When the principles are written down in a single comprehensive document

Question 3

3 main organs of the state

Answer 3

1. legislative
2. Executive
3. Judiciary

Question 4

Legislative branch

Answer 4

A deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws

Question 5

Executive branch

Answer 5

Executes and enforces the law

Question 6

Judiciary branch

Answer 6

Interprets and applies the law in the name of the state and has the power to change laws

Question 7

Parliament of Malta consists of:

Answer 7

1. The president
2. House of Representatives

Question 8

Parliament

Answer 8

The power of parliament to make laws shall be exercised by bills passed by the House of Representatives and assented by the president

Question 9

White papers

Answer 9

A tool of democracy, presenting potential government policies and inviting opinions upon them

Question 10

Parliamentary procedures of a bill

Answer 10

1. First reading
2. Second reading
3. Committee stage
4. Third reading

Question 11

What are the 2 legal instruments

Answer 11

1. Primary legislation
2. Secondary/delegated legislation

Question 12

Organisation of the courts

Answer 12

Courts are divided into superior and inferior courts. Judge sits in superior court

Question 13

The 5 Superior courts

Answer 13

1. The constitutional court
2. The court of appeal
3. The civil court
4. The court of criminal appeal
5. The criminal court

Question 14

Inferior courts

Answer 14

1. Court of magistrates
   A. Civil jurisdiction
   B. Criminal jurisdiction