Constitutional Law University

Chapter 2: Electoral System — Medium-Difficulty Exam

20 questions

90 min

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Subject: Constitutional Law
Exam type: University
Questions: 20
Duration: 90 min
Answers: ✓ With explanations

Questions (20)

Q 1.
According to the material, what is the most comprehensive description of an electoral system?
- A.
  A set of rules governing elections, candidacy, and related procedures from the preparation of voter lists through the determination of election results.
- B.
  A procedure used only to distribute parliamentary seats among political parties.
- C.
  The procedure by which the judiciary appoints judges in Vietnam.
- D.
  A single event in which citizens cast ballots, without any organizing or legal rules.
Q 2.
Under the 2013 Constitution as presented in the material, the minimum age for voting and the minimum age for standing for election are respectively:
- A.
  18 and 21
- B.
  21 and 18
- C.
  16 and 18
- D.
  18 for both rights
Q 3.
The material presents the right to vote as both a public right and a possible civic obligation.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 4.
Which of the following best explains the difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy as described in the material?
- A.
  Direct democracy expresses the people's will on an issue without authorizing an organization or individual, whereas indirect democracy involves electing representatives to exercise state power.
- B.
  Direct democracy permits citizens to elect representatives, while indirect democracy requires them to vote directly on every policy.
- C.
  Both forms require citizens to exercise authority without electing representatives.
- D.
  Direct democracy applies only to local administrative matters, while indirect democracy applies only to national matters.
Q 5.
The four fundamental principles of Vietnam's electoral regime are universal suffrage, equal election, direct election, and secret ballot.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 6.
Under the equal election principle, a candidate's result depends primarily on:
- A.
  The number of votes received by that candidate
- B.
  The candidate's political party membership
- C.
  The candidate's public office before the election
- D.
  The number of officials supporting the candidate
Q 7.
The secret ballot principle would be undermined if a voter were forced to disclose publicly how they marked their ballot.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 8.
Which of the following is a responsibility of the National Election Council?
- A.
  Direct and guide the entire election of National Assembly deputies.
- B.
  Draft every voter list in each commune without local administration.
- C.
  Count every ballot independently of the election team.
- D.
  Replace all local election bodies after each campaign.
Q 9.
How do election bodies generally make their decisions under the arrangements described in the material?
- A.
  Collectively, by majority, with at least two-thirds of members present for a meeting
- B.
  Individually, by the chair's unilateral decision
- C.
  By unanimity of all members regardless of attendance
- D.
  By a public referendum of all voters in the locality
Q 10.
A voter who cannot attend the polling station because of illness or disability may still vote directly if the election team brings the ballot box and ballot to the voter's location.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 11.
Which timing requirement applies to announcing the polling day?
- A.
  It must be announced within 115 days before the polling day.
- B.
  It must be announced on the polling day.
- C.
  It must be announced 15 days before the polling day.
- D.
  It must be announced after candidates begin campaigning.
Q 12.
What is the general rule for the number of electors served by a polling station under the arrangements described in the material?
- A.
  Between 300 and 4,000 electors
- B.
  Between 30 and 300 electors
- C.
  Exactly 4,000 electors
- D.
  At least 50 electors, with no upper limit
Q 13.
The voter list must be posted at the commune People's Committee headquarters and in public places at polling stations within 40 days before the polling day so that voters can check it.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 14.
Which body is responsible for organizing consultations to select candidates for the National Assembly election?
- A.
  The Vietnam Fatherland Front
- B.
  The Supreme People's Court
- C.
  The Ministry of National Defence
- D.
  The private media
Q 15.
In a constituency electing three National Assembly deputies, the official candidate list must contain at least how many candidates?
- A.
  Four
- B.
  Five
- C.
  Six
- D.
  Three
Q 16.
Election campaigning begins when the official candidate list is announced and ends 24 hours before voting begins.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 17.
A candidate who receives exactly half of the valid votes is elected to a National Assembly constituency.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 18.
Explain how the principles of direct election and secret ballot work together to protect the political freedom of voters in Vietnam.
Q 19.
A constituency has three positions for National Assembly deputies, but after the first election only one candidate has received more than half of the valid votes. Explain whether an additional election is required, who can participate in it, and what happens if the additional election still fails to fill all three positions.
Q 20.
Compare the legal treatment of a re-election with that of a by-election. In your answer, identify the triggering circumstances, explain the relevant time limits, and state how the candidate pool is selected in each case.

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