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Federalism in Colombia

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What is the name of the current constitution of Colombia?

  1. The Constitution of 1886

  2. The Constitution of 1991

  3. The Constitution of 1945

  4. The Constitution of 1968


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Constitution of 1991 is the current constitution of Colombia. It was adopted on July 4, 1991, and replaced the Constitution of 1886.

Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism in Colombia?

  1. A strong central government

  2. A weak central government

  3. A unitary state

  4. A confederation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Federalism in Colombia is characterized by a weak central government. This is because the constitution grants significant powers to the regional and local governments.

How many departments are there in Colombia?

  1. 32

  2. 33

  3. 34

  4. 35


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 32 departments in Colombia.

Which of the following is the capital of Colombia?

  1. Bogota

  2. Medellin

  3. Cali

  4. Barranquilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bogota is the capital of Colombia.

What is the official language of Colombia?

  1. Spanish

  2. English

  3. French

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spanish is the official language of Colombia.

Which of the following is the largest city in Colombia?

  1. Bogota

  2. Medellin

  3. Cali

  4. Barranquilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bogota is the largest city in Colombia.

What is the currency of Colombia?

  1. Peso

  2. Dollar

  3. Euro

  4. Pound


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The currency of Colombia is the peso.

Which of the following is the president of Colombia?

  1. Ivan Duque Marquez

  2. Juan Manuel Santos

  3. Alvaro Uribe Velez

  4. Andres Pastrana Arango


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ivan Duque Marquez is the president of Colombia.

What is the name of the legislative branch of the Colombian government?

  1. The Congress of the Republic

  2. The Senate

  3. The Chamber of Representatives

  4. The Constitutional Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The legislative branch of the Colombian government is the Congress of the Republic.

How many members are there in the Senate of Colombia?

  1. 102

  2. 104

  3. 106

  4. 108


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 102 members in the Senate of Colombia.

How many members are there in the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia?

  1. 166

  2. 168

  3. 170

  4. 172


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 166 members in the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia.

What is the name of the highest court in Colombia?

  1. The Constitutional Court

  2. The Supreme Court of Justice

  3. The Council of State

  4. The Superior Council of the Judiciary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitutional Court is the highest court in Colombia.

Which of the following is a function of the Constitutional Court of Colombia?

  1. To interpret the constitution

  2. To review the constitutionality of laws

  3. To protect human rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitutional Court of Colombia has the function to interpret the constitution, to review the constitutionality of laws, and to protect human rights.

What is the name of the central bank of Colombia?

  1. The Bank of the Republic

  2. The National Bank of Colombia

  3. The Central Bank of Colombia

  4. The Reserve Bank of Colombia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bank of the Republic is the central bank of Colombia.

Which of the following is a function of the Bank of the Republic?

  1. To regulate the money supply

  2. To set interest rates

  3. To manage the foreign exchange reserves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bank of the Republic has the function to regulate the money supply, to set interest rates, and to manage the foreign exchange reserves.

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