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Constitutional Law 1 Question Paper

Constitutional Law 1

Course:Bachelor Of Laws

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2006

Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

1.a)What are the differences between flexible and inflexible constitutions.How would you describe the Constitution of Kenya (10 marks)

b)Why is the Constitution considered as fundamental law and how is it related to the state? (10 marks)

c)How does the Constitution recognize the sovereignty of the people?How is this reconciled with the supremacy of parliament? (10 marks)

2.Write concise notes explaining the following fundamental values and principles of the Constitution
a)Separation of Powers

b)Rule of Law

c)Constitutionalism

d)Secularism
(20 marks)

3.Analyze the jurisprudence of the Kenyan constitutional court with reference to at least three constitutional decisions made after 1992.Would you describe the court as liberal or conservative? (20 marks)

4.What is the scope of Parliament's power to amend the Constitution under Section 47 of the current Constitution?Does this in your view pose any problems for the review process?
(20 marks)

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