Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Civic Education Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 26 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

A constitutional amendment requires the following procedure: (i) passage by a \(\frac{2}{3}\) majority in both Houses of the National Assembly; (ii) if the President withholds assent, the amendment may be passed by a \(\frac{3}{4}\) majority in each House; (iii) thereafter a national referendum in which at least \(50\%\) of registered voters must turn out and a simple majority of those voting must approve the amendment. In a recent case the amendment was passed by exactly a \(\frac{2}{3}\) majority in both Houses, the President withheld assent, and a second vote in each House achieved a \(70\%\) majority. No referendum has yet been held. Can the amendment become law, and if so, what further steps are required?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The amendment cannot become law yet; a further vote achieving at least a \(\frac{3}{4}\) majority in both Houses is required, followed by a national referendum with ≥ 50 % turnout and a simple majority in favour.
B. A further vote achieving at least a \(\frac{2}{3}\) majority in both Houses is sufficient, followed by a referendum with any turnout.
C. The amendment cannot become law; even after the second vote a referendum with at least 60 % turnout and a two‑thirds majority is required.
D. The amendment can become law immediately after the second 70 % vote; no referendum is required.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The amendment cannot become law yet; a further vote achieving at least a \(\frac{3}{4}\) majority in both Houses is required, followed by a national referendum with ≥ 50 % turnout and a simple majority in favour.

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