Chapter 9

The Executive

Articles 129–158

National executive power

In the classroom: Executive authority is vested in the President; the President is Head of State and Government; Cabinet assists the President; executive authority must be exercised in accordance with the Constitution.

Article 129 — Executive authority

Executive authority is derived from the people and exercised in accordance with the Constitution.

Article 131 — Presidential authority

Head of State and Government; Commander-in-Chief; symbol of national unity.

Article 152 — Cabinet

President appoints Cabinet Secretaries with approval of the National Assembly; Cabinet is accountable to the President.

Multiple choice — 10 questions

Think of your answer, then open Correct answer & explanation for each question.

1. Executive authority is vested in:

A) The President (Article 131) B) Parliament only C) The Chief Justice D) County governors only

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 131 vests executive authority in the President.

2. The President is:

A) Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief (Article 131) B) Only ceremonial C) Head of Senate D) Chief Justice

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 131 describes the President’s roles.

3. Chapter Nine covers:

A) Judiciary B) The Executive C) Legislature only D) Bill of Rights

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: B — Chapter Nine is titled The Executive.

4. Cabinet Secretaries are appointed by the President with:

A) Approval of the National Assembly (Article 152) B) Only Senate approval C) No approval D) County vote

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 152 requires National Assembly approval for Cabinet Secretaries.

5. The Deputy President is the principal assistant of the President under:

A) Article 134 B) Article 94 C) Article 1 D) Chapter Two

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 134 provides for the Deputy President’s role.

6. If the President is unable to perform functions, Article 134 provides:

A) Temporary transfer to Deputy President B) Immediate new election always C) Senate takes over D) Cabinet dissolves

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 134 provides for temporary transfer of functions to the Deputy President.

7. Executive authority derives from:

A) The people (Article 129) B) Foreign states C) Only Parliament D) Only counties

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 129(1) states executive authority derives from the people.

8. The Attorney-General is a principal legal adviser to the national government under:

A) Article 156 B) Article 94 C) Article 81 D) Article 1

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 156 establishes the Attorney-General.

9. If an Act of Parliament conflicts with executive action:

A) Executive action always wins B) The Constitution and laws prevail; courts may enforce C) No remedy D) President decides

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: B — Article 2 and Article 3 require respect for the Constitution and law.

10. The President is elected for a term of:

A) Five years (Article 142) B) Seven years C) Life D) Three years

Correct answer & explanation

Correct: A — Article 142 provides for a term of five years for the President.

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