Author: Thomas Sim E3009

Q.What is subsidiary legislation, and what are the purposes and challenges of such legislation? A.Laws made by legislature is called primary legislation. In circumstances that the Legislature empowers another agency Read More …

Q.In a chart format, draw out the process of enactment of an Act of Parliament. A.

Q.What is Legislation, and who has the power to enact legislation? A.Legislation is the law enacted by the legislature, and by bodies and persons authorized by the legislature. In our Read More …

Q.List out the 4 modes of formal amendment to the Constitution. A.1. Amendments requiring a 2/3 majority.2. Amendments requiring a simple majority.3. Amendments requiring the consent of the Majlis Raja-Raja.4. Read More …

Q.In what ways can the Constitution be amended? A.The Reid Commission recommended amendment to the Constitution: Amendments should be made by Act of Parliament provided that an Act to amend Read More …

Q.The Federal Constitution is supreme. However, it can be amended by Article 159. Why is it so? A.Article 159 of the Federal Constitution allows amendment to the Constitution, provided that Read More …

Q.What are the provisions in the Constitution that spell out its supremacy? A.The supremacy of the Federal Constitution is set out in Articles 4(1) and 162(6). It is also spelled Read More …

Q.What does it mean by “constitution supremacy”? A.It means that the Federal Constitution is the supreme law in the federation. It is the fundamental law of the land, a kind Read More …

Q.Why it is said that “Constitution supremacy purports to apply in Malaysia’? Does it mean less of supremacy? A.In reality, Constitution supremacy is eroded by factors listed below, thus may Read More …

Q.Supremacy of the constitution is maintained by giving to the courts the right to review legislative and executive acts. When a legislative act violates the Constitution, the court may declare Read More …

Q.How is the Constitution affected by the history of Malaysia during the independence? A.History of Federation of Malaya, the independence on Merdeka day 31st August, 1957 and the subsequent formation Read More …