Which responsibility falls under the Federal Supreme Court under Article 99 of the UAE Constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Deciding disputes among the member emirates
- Step 1: Article 99 of the UAE Constitution on Wikisource lists the powers of the Federal Supreme Court, the first being to decide on different disputes among the member Emirates of the UAE. Answer: Deciding disputes among the member emirates. It also covers constitutionality of federal laws challenged by an emirate, interpretation of the Constitution at the request of a federal authority, and conflicts of jurisdiction between courts. Why not the others: Approving commercial licences for free-zone companies: Article 99 lists no such power. Selecting candidates for federal parliamentary elections: Article 99 lists no such power. Setting annual oil production quotas: Article 99 lists no such power.
Practise more Federal government and Constitution.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed General Knowledge (United Arab Emirates) mock tests.
More Federal government and Constitution questions
- Which article of the UAE Constitution establishes the five top federal authorities of the state?
- What is the highest authority in the United Arab Emirates according to Article 46 of the Constitution?
- Who comprises the membership of the Federal Supreme Council of the UAE?
- How many members does the Federal National Council have under Article 68 of the UAE Constitution?
- How does Article 68 of the UAE Constitution distribute the 40 seats of the Federal National Council among the emirates?
- Under Article 49 of the Constitution, what voting majority is required for the Federal Supreme Council to decide substantive matters?