What does Article 122 of the UAE Constitution say about matters not conferred exclusively on the federal authorities?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Emirates have jurisdiction in them
- Step 1: Article 122 of the Constitution on Constitute says the Emirates shall have jurisdiction in all the matters not conferred exclusively upon the federal authorities as provided in the two preceding articles. Answer: The Emirates have jurisdiction in them. Those preceding articles are Articles 120 and 121. Why not the others: The Federal Supreme Court, the Federal National Council and international arbitration tribunals are not given these matters by Article 122.
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