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Question 1Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which body is the sole source of state power in the Republic of Belarus under the Constitution?

  1. The Constitutional Court
  2. The President
  3. The National Assembly
  4. The people of Belarus Correct answer.

Explanation

The Constitution declares that the people are the sole source of state power and exercise it directly or through representative bodies. No institution can claim original sovereignty; all state organs derive their authority from the people. This principle underpins the referendum and electoral mechanisms in the country.

Question 2Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

According to the Constitution, what is the form of government of the Republic of Belarus?

  1. A constitutional monarchy with a ceremonial head
  2. A unitary democratic social state based on the rule of law Correct answer.
  3. A confederation of autonomous regions
  4. A federal parliamentary republic

Explanation

The Constitution defines Belarus as a unitary democratic social state governed by the rule of law. Unitarity means the country has a single constitutional order and no constituent federal subjects. The social-state clause commits the state to policies supporting welfare and social protection.

Question 3Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Who adopts the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus and amendments to it?

  1. The people through a republican referendum Correct answer.
  2. The Constitutional Court by ruling
  3. The Council of Ministers by resolution
  4. The President by decree

Explanation

Constitutional changes in Belarus are adopted by the people through a republican referendum, reflecting the sovereignty-of-the-people principle. Ordinary legislation cannot amend the Constitution. The referendum requirement gives constitutional norms a higher democratic legitimacy than statutes.

Question 4Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which chamber of the National Assembly is described as the chamber of territorial representation?

  1. The Council of the Republic Correct answer.
  2. The House of Representatives
  3. The Presidium
  4. The Constitutional Court

Explanation

The Council of the Republic is the upper chamber, composed of members elected by local councils and appointed by the President, which makes it the chamber of territorial representation. The House of Representatives is the lower chamber elected by the population at large. This bicameral design balances national and regional interests.

Question 5Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

How are members of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly elected?

  1. By local councils from among their members
  2. By the President from a list of candidates
  3. By direct universal suffrage in single-mandate constituencies Correct answer.
  4. By the Council of the Republic from regional delegations

Explanation

Deputies of the House of Representatives are elected directly by citizens in single-mandate constituencies on the basis of universal, equal, and secret ballot. This contrasts with the Council of the Republic, which is formed indirectly. The direct election model links the lower chamber closely to the electorate.

Question 6Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

What is the minimum age required to be elected President of the Republic of Belarus?

  1. 40 years
  2. 35 years Correct answer.
  3. 45 years
  4. 30 years

Explanation

The Constitution sets the presidential eligibility threshold at 35 years of age, together with citizenship and prior residence requirements. The age floor is intended to ensure sufficient maturity and experience for the office. Deputies and other officeholders face different, generally lower, thresholds.

Question 7Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a person may serve as President under the current constitutional framework?

  1. Two terms Correct answer.
  2. One term
  3. No limit is fixed
  4. Three terms

Explanation

The constitutional framework limits the presidency to no more than two consecutive terms. The rule is designed to prevent indefinite personal accumulation of executive power. Term limits apply to consecutive service, so the precise calculation depends on continuity.

Question 8Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which body is empowered to declare a state of emergency or martial law in the Republic of Belarus?

  1. The House of Representatives
  2. The Council of Ministers
  3. The President Correct answer.
  4. The Constitutional Court

Explanation

The President is vested with the power to declare a state of emergency or martial law in circumstances provided by the Constitution, with notification to the National Assembly. This concentration of emergency authority in the head of state reflects the need for rapid decision-making. Parliamentary oversight is maintained through notification requirements.

Question 9Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus is best described as which type of organ?

  1. The highest body of judicial power
  2. A chamber of the legislature
  3. The highest body of executive power Correct answer.
  4. An advisory body to the President without executive functions

Explanation

The Council of Ministers is the highest body of executive power and is responsible for implementing the Constitution, laws, and presidential acts. It directs the economy, social policy, and public administration. Its head is the Prime Minister, appointed with parliamentary involvement.

Question 10Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which organ is the highest body of constitutional review in Belarus?

  1. The House of Representatives
  2. The Supreme Court
  3. The Prosecutor General's Office
  4. The Constitutional Court Correct answer.

Explanation

The Constitutional Court is the highest body of constitutional review, resolving questions of conformity of normative acts with the Constitution. It acts on referrals from specified state bodies and officials. The Supreme Court heads the general court system but does not exercise constitutional review.

Question 11Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

The Constitutional Court of Belarus primarily reviews normative acts on which basis?

  1. Conformity with party program documents
  2. Conformity with international commercial arbitration awards
  3. Conformity with the Constitution and hierarchically superior norms Correct answer.
  4. Conformity with local council decisions

Explanation

Constitutional review tests whether normative acts conform to the Constitution and to higher-ranking norms in the legal hierarchy. This ensures the supremacy of the Constitution across the legal order. The Court does not adjudicate ordinary civil or criminal disputes.

Question 12Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

How are judges of the Constitutional Court of Belarus appointed?

  1. Selected by the Council of Ministers from ministry officials
  2. Chosen by the Supreme Court from its own members
  3. Elected directly by citizens at a referendum
  4. Appointed by the President with subsequent notification to the Council of the Republic Correct answer.

Explanation

Constitutional Court judges are appointed by the President, with the Council of the Republic notified of the appointments. This procedure combines executive selection with parliamentary awareness. Judges serve fixed terms and are subject to independence guarantees.

Question 13Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which principle means that a person may not be subjected to criminal liability twice for the same offence?

  1. Iura novit curia
  2. Nullum crimen sine lege
  3. Praesumptio innocentiae
  4. Non bis in idem Correct answer.

Explanation

Non bis in idem prohibits repeated criminal liability for the same act. The principle appears in constitutional guarantees and in criminal procedure. It protects legal certainty and prevents state harassment through repeated prosecution.

Question 14Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Under the principle of legality in Belarusian criminal law, an act is punishable only if it was defined as an offence at what moment?

  1. At the time the act was committed Correct answer.
  2. At the time the verdict is announced
  3. At the time the investigation concludes
  4. At the time the case reaches court

Explanation

Criminal liability attaches only to conduct that was prohibited by law at the moment of commission. A later statute cannot retroactively create a crime. Retroactive effect is permitted only where it improves the position of the person concerned.

Question 15Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

What does the presumption of innocence require in Belarusian criminal proceedings?

  1. Guilt must be proven by the prosecution and established by a court verdict Correct answer.
  2. The accused must prove that he or she is innocent
  3. Guilt is presumed until the investigator decides otherwise
  4. The court must presume guilt once charges are filed

Explanation

The presumption of innocence places the burden of proof on the prosecution and requires a court verdict to establish guilt. Doubt that cannot be resolved is interpreted in favour of the accused. The accused is not obliged to prove innocence.

Question 16Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which body heads the system of general jurisdiction courts in Belarus?

  1. The Prosecutor General's Office
  2. The Supreme Court Correct answer.
  3. The Council of the Republic
  4. The Constitutional Court

Explanation

The Supreme Court is the highest body in the system of general jurisdiction courts and supervises their activity. It hears civil, criminal, and administrative cases as provided by law. Constitutional review lies outside its remit.

Question 17Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

What is the central function of the Prosecutor General's Office in Belarus?

  1. Adoption of the state budget
  2. Constitutional review of presidential decrees
  3. Final adjudication of civil disputes
  4. Supervision over the precise and uniform execution of laws Correct answer.

Explanation

The prosecution service supervises compliance with laws by state bodies, enterprises, and officials, and conducts criminal prosecution. It does not decide cases, which remains the courts' function. Its oversight role is therefore distinct from adjudication.

Question 18Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which institution is the central bank of the Republic of Belarus and is accountable to the President?

  1. The National Bank Correct answer.
  2. The Ministry of Finance
  3. The State Control Committee
  4. The Development Bank

Explanation

The National Bank is the central bank, responsible for monetary policy and the stability of the national currency, and is accountable to the President. The Ministry of Finance manages fiscal policy and the budget. The distinction separates monetary from fiscal authority.

Question 19Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which local body represents the population of an administrative-territorial unit and exercises local self-government?

  1. The regional prosecutor's office
  2. The district court
  3. The territorial department of the National Bank
  4. The local Council of Deputies Correct answer.

Explanation

Local Councils of Deputies are elected bodies that represent residents and exercise local self-government within the law. They adopt local decisions on matters of local significance. Executive committees handle day-to-day administration alongside them.

Question 20Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which of the following is a defining feature of the rule-of-law principle as expressed in the Belarusian Constitution?

  1. State bodies may act freely whenever a statute is silent
  2. Administrative acts override statutory norms
  3. The President is exempt from constitutional requirements
  4. State bodies are bound by law and may act only within the powers conferred on them Correct answer.

Explanation

The rule-of-law principle binds all state organs to the Constitution and laws and confines them to conferred powers. Silence in the law cannot authorize action that restricts rights. This constrains discretionary power and protects individuals.

Question 21Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

A citizen wishes to challenge the constitutionality of a normative act that restricts a constitutional right. Which body has jurisdiction over such a challenge?

  1. The Council of Ministers
  2. The district court of general jurisdiction
  3. The Constitutional Court Correct answer.
  4. The local executive committee

Explanation

Review of the constitutionality of normative acts falls within the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court, which acts on specified referrals. General courts decide individual disputes but do not annul normative acts on constitutional grounds. Executive bodies cannot review the constitutionality of legislation.

Question 22Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which of the following best describes the place of international treaties in the Belarusian legal system?

  1. Treaties have no effect unless re-enacted as ordinary statutes
  2. Ratified treaties are incorporated and prevail over conflicting domestic legislation Correct answer.
  3. Treaties apply only in commercial matters
  4. Treaties rank below ministerial regulations

Explanation

The Constitution provides that generally recognized principles of international law and ratified treaties form part of domestic law, and conflicting domestic legislation yields to treaty norms. This gives ratified treaties a position above ordinary statutes. Treaties do not require re-enactment to take effect.

Question 23Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

A decree of the President conflicts with a provision of the Constitution. What is the constitutional consequence?

  1. The decree is invalid to the extent of the conflict Correct answer.
  2. The decree prevails because it is issued by the head of state
  3. The Constitution is suspended until the decree is amended
  4. The conflict is resolved by a subsequent presidential decree

Explanation

The Constitution has supreme legal force, and acts that conflict with it are invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. No presidential act can displace constitutional norms. Constitutional review provides the mechanism for declaring such inconsistency.

Question 24Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

What is the legal status of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus within the national legal order?

  1. It is a political declaration without binding force
  2. It applies only to state bodies, not to citizens
  3. It ranks equally with ordinary statutes
  4. It has supreme legal force and direct effect throughout the country Correct answer.

Explanation

The Constitution is the supreme law with direct effect across the territory, and all other acts must conform to it. Its norms bind both state bodies and individuals. This supremacy anchors the hierarchy of the legal system.

Question 25Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which of the following reflects the constitutional guarantee of judicial protection of rights and freedoms?

  1. Judicial protection requires prior permission from the prosecutor
  2. Everyone may apply to a court to defend rights and freedoms Correct answer.
  3. Rights are protected exclusively by administrative complaint
  4. Only state bodies may bring claims before courts

Explanation

The Constitution guarantees everyone the right to seek judicial protection of rights and freedoms. This guarantee ensures access to an independent forum rather than reliance on administrative discretion. It complements other remedies without requiring prior authorization.

Question 26Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

Which chamber of the Belarusian Parliament has the power to approve or reject the Prime Minister appointed by the President?

  1. The Council of the Republic
  2. The House of Representatives Correct answer.
  3. The Constitutional Court
  4. The Council of Ministers

Explanation

Under the Belarusian Constitution the National Assembly consists of two chambers, and the House of Representatives holds the power to give or withhold consent to the President's appointment of the Prime Minister. The Council of the Republic is the upper chamber and deals with territorial representation and other matters. The Constitutional Court and the Council of Ministers are not chambers of Parliament at all.

Question 27Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

A treaty ratified by the Republic of Belarus establishes a rule that differs from an ordinary national statute. Which statement best reflects the constitutional approach to such a conflict?

  1. The conflict is resolved by the Council of Ministers by decree
  2. Ratified international treaties prevail over ordinary national statutes where the treaty so provides Correct answer.
  3. Only the Prosecutor General may decide which norm applies
  4. Ordinary national statutes always prevail because Parliament is sovereign

Explanation

The Belarusian Constitution permits the conclusion of international treaties that transfer certain powers to supranational bodies and provides that ratified treaties are part of the national legal order. Where a ratified treaty contains rules different from those in a national statute, the treaty rules are applied. This reflects the principle that international obligations, once ratified, bind the state internally.

Question 28Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

What is the term of office of members of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus?

  1. Five years
  2. Four years Correct answer.
  3. Two years
  4. Six years

Explanation

Members of the House of Representatives are elected for a term of four years. The Constitution sets this term for the lower chamber, after which new elections are held. The length of the term is a fixed constitutional rule and is not varied by ordinary legislation.

Question 29Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

A regional executive committee adopts a decision that contradicts a national law on local taxation. Which body is constitutionally entitled to suspend or annul such an act?

  1. The regional prosecutor, by issuing a protest that automatically voids the act
  2. The Constitutional Court, by issuing a binding advisory opinion to the region
  3. The Council of Ministers, within its supervisory powers over local executive bodies Correct answer.
  4. The House of Representatives, by a simple majority vote of its members

Explanation

Local executive and administrative bodies are subordinate to the Council of Ministers in the system of executive power. The Council of Ministers may therefore suspend or annul acts of local executive committees that conflict with national legislation. Courts and prosecutors may react to unlawful acts, but the automatic annulment of a local executive decision falls within the executive hierarchy.

Question 30Constitutional Foundations and the Legal System of the Republic of Belarus

A citizen receives a written reply from a state body refusing to provide requested information about the environment. Which constitutional right is most directly engaged by this refusal?

  1. The right to receive complete and reliable information about the state of the environment Correct answer.
  2. The right to strike
  3. The right to social security in old age
  4. The right to freedom of artistic creation

Explanation

The Belarusian Constitution guarantees citizens the right to receive complete and reliable information about the state of the environment. State bodies are correspondingly obliged to provide such information, so a refusal engages this specific right. The other listed rights concern social security, culture, and labour action, which are not implicated by an environmental information request.

Question 31Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Under Belarusian civil service legislation, which body is the principal state body responsible for conducting the qualifying examination for entry into the civil service?

  1. The National Statistical Committee
  2. The Central Commission of the Republic of Belarus on Elections and Republican Referenda
  3. The Ministry of Justice alone
  4. The commission established by the state body holding the competition Correct answer.

Explanation

Entry to the civil service is organized through a competition administered by a commission formed within the state body that has the vacancy. That commission assesses candidates' knowledge of legislation and suitability for the post. Other bodies do not conduct the qualifying examination for civil service entry.

Question 32Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which document must a citizen generally present to confirm Belarusian citizenship when applying for a civil service post?

  1. A work record book
  2. A medical certificate of health
  3. A military registration certificate
  4. A passport of a citizen of the Republic of Belarus Correct answer.

Explanation

Belarusian citizenship is confirmed by a passport of a citizen of the Republic of Belarus, which is the standard identity and citizenship document. Other documents may be required for specific posts but do not establish citizenship. The passport therefore serves as the basic proof of the citizenship requirement.

Question 33Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

What is the standard probationary period for a person first appointed to a civil service post in Belarus, unless legislation provides otherwise?

  1. One year
  2. One month
  3. Six months
  4. Up to three months Correct answer.

Explanation

A probationary period of up to three months is the general rule for initial appointment to the civil service. During this period the appointing body evaluates the employee's suitability. A different term may be set only where legislation expressly provides for it.

Question 34Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which of the following is a general restriction connected with the civil service in Belarus?

  1. Participation in the activities of a political party in an official capacity
  2. Membership in a trade union
  3. Engaging in entrepreneurial activity personally or through intermediaries Correct answer.
  4. Holding shares in an open joint-stock company

Explanation

Civil servants are barred from entrepreneurial activity, whether personally or through intermediaries, because it conflicts with impartial public administration. Trade union membership is permitted, and holding shares is not itself prohibited. Political activity is restricted only in specific forms, such as using one's official position for party purposes.

Question 35Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

What is the primary purpose of the declaration of income and property required from civil servants under anti-corruption legislation?

  1. To verify the official's compliance with the residency requirement
  2. To detect and prevent conflicts of interest and illicit enrichment Correct answer.
  3. To determine eligibility for social benefits
  4. To calculate the amount of income tax owed by the official

Explanation

The declaration of income and property supports anti-corruption control by revealing discrepancies between declared and actual assets. It helps identify potential conflicts of interest and unexplained enrichment. Tax calculation and benefit eligibility are handled through separate procedures.

Question 36Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

A civil servant is offered a gift by a person whose affairs fall within the servant's official competence. What does anti-corruption legislation generally require?

  1. Accept it only if the giver is a relative
  2. Accept it and share it with colleagues
  3. Accept it if its value is modest
  4. Refuse it and report the offer in accordance with established procedure Correct answer.

Explanation

Receiving gifts from persons whose interests depend on the official's decisions creates a conflict of interest and is prohibited. The official should decline the gift and report the offer under the established procedure. Value thresholds do not legitimize gifts from interested parties.

Question 37Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which body in Belarus is designated as the specialized anti-corruption authority coordinating state anti-corruption policy?

  1. The Ministry of Sport and Tourism
  2. The National Academy of Sciences
  3. The Prosecutor General's Office Correct answer.
  4. The State Customs Committee

Explanation

The Prosecutor General's Office is entrusted with coordinating anti-corruption efforts and supervising compliance with anti-corruption legislation. It analyzes corruption data and proposes preventive measures. Sectoral bodies such as customs or science institutions do not hold this coordinating mandate.

Question 38Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

A civil servant's close relative owns a company that seeks a license from the body where the servant works. What is the most appropriate action under conflict-of-interest rules?

  1. Proceed with the decision because the relative applied lawfully
  2. Resign from the civil service immediately
  3. Disclose the relationship and recuse from the licensing decision Correct answer.
  4. Delegate the decision to a subordinate without disclosure

Explanation

A close relative's interest in a decision creates a personal interest that must be disclosed. The official should withdraw from participating in the decision to avoid a conflict of interest. Disclosure combined with recusal protects the integrity of the administrative process.

Question 39Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which of the following best describes the principle of professionalism in the Belarusian civil service?

  1. Requirement that civil servants hold only a legal education
  2. Obligation to perform duties competently based on qualifications and continuous training Correct answer.
  3. Priority of seniority over competence in appointments
  4. Prohibition on changing positions during one's career

Explanation

Professionalism requires that civil servants possess the qualifications for their posts and maintain and develop their competence. It supports quality public administration through merit-based selection and training. It does not mandate a single educational profile or freeze careers.

Question 40Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

What consequence generally follows from a civil servant's failure to submit a required declaration of income and property within the established deadline without valid excuse?

  1. Disciplinary liability and possible termination Correct answer.
  2. Exemption from future declarations
  3. Automatic promotion to a higher grade
  4. A reduction in the official's pension age

Explanation

Failure to declare assets as required undermines anti-corruption control and may trigger disciplinary liability. Serious or repeated violations can lead to dismissal from the civil service. The sanctions are punitive, not beneficial, for the official.

Question 41Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which of the following activities is incompatible with holding a civil service post?

  1. Serving as a paid member of the management board of a commercial company Correct answer.
  2. Publishing scholarly articles
  3. Volunteering for a charitable organization
  4. Teaching at a university in one's free time with permission

Explanation

Paid membership in the management bodies of commercial organizations creates a direct conflict with public office and is prohibited. Teaching, publishing, and charity work are generally compatible when they do not interfere with duties. The decisive factor is whether the activity ties the official to private commercial interests.

Question 42Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

In the Belarusian civil service, what is the primary basis for appointing a candidate to a vacant post filled by competition?

  1. The candidate's membership in a public association
  2. The personal discretion of the head without stated criteria
  3. The length of the candidate's residence in the region
  4. The results of the competition and assessment of professional qualities Correct answer.

Explanation

Competitive selection is based on the results of the competition, which assesses candidates' professional knowledge and skills. This ensures merit-based appointment and equal access to civil service posts. Personal discretion, residence duration, and association membership are not lawful selection criteria.

Question 43Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

What does the obligation of a civil servant to observe state and official secrets require?

  1. Sharing confidential information with family members when convenient
  2. Disclosing protected data after leaving the service
  3. Publishing internal documents to demonstrate transparency
  4. Refraining from disclosing protected information during and after service Correct answer.

Explanation

The duty to protect state and official secrets continues both during employment and after leaving the civil service. Unauthorized disclosure may entail disciplinary, administrative, or criminal liability. Transparency obligations do not override legally protected confidentiality.

Question 44Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which measure is typical of the anti-corruption prevention system applied to civil service positions in Belarus?

  1. Abolition of internal control units
  2. Mandatory lie-detector testing for all citizens
  3. Special checks of candidates' background and property status before appointment Correct answer.
  4. Random dismissal of officials to deter corruption

Explanation

Preventive anti-corruption measures include special checks of candidates for civil service posts, covering background and property information. Such checks screen out persons whose circumstances create corruption risks. Random dismissals and abolition of controls would weaken rather than strengthen integrity.

Question 45Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

A civil servant receives an unlawful advantage in connection with official duties. Under anti-corruption legislation, how is such receipt characterized?

  1. A permissible courtesy if reported later
  2. A corruption offense entailing liability Correct answer.
  3. An administrative formality requiring only a note
  4. A matter outside the scope of anti-corruption law

Explanation

Receiving an unlawful advantage for official conduct constitutes a corruption offense and entails liability. Anti-corruption legislation treats both giving and receiving such advantages as prohibited. Reporting after the fact does not make the receipt lawful.

Question 46Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

What is the general rule on combining a civil service post with elected office in a local council (Soviet of Deputies) in Belarus?

  1. Combination is allowed where legislation on the status of deputies permits it Correct answer.
  2. Combination is permitted only after resigning from the civil service
  3. Combination is prohibited in all cases without exception
  4. Combination requires approval from the Central Election Commission

Explanation

The compatibility of civil service with the mandate of a deputy is governed by legislation on the status of deputies. Where that legislation permits the combination, the civil servant may hold both positions. A blanket prohibition or a requirement of election-commission approval misstates the rule.

Question 47Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which of the following best reflects the principle of equal access to the civil service in Belarus?

  1. Access is limited to candidates nominated by political parties
  2. Only candidates with prior civil service experience may apply
  3. Posts are reserved for candidates from the capital region
  4. Selection is based on abilities and professional qualities without unjustified discrimination Correct answer.

Explanation

Equal access means that selection rests on abilities and professional qualifications, without unjustified discrimination. It supports a merit-based, impartial civil service. Geographic quotas, prior experience monopolies, and party nomination requirements would contradict this principle.

Question 48Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

A civil servant is required to submit information about income and property. Which persons' assets are typically included in the declaration?

  1. Only the civil servant's own assets
  2. The assets of all colleagues in the department
  3. The assets of the civil servant's neighbors
  4. The civil servant's assets and those of close family members as defined by law Correct answer.

Explanation

Declarations generally cover the official's own income and property together with that of close family members, because assets are often held through relatives. This broader scope prevents concealment of illicit enrichment. Colleagues and neighbors are not part of the declaration.

Question 49Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

What is the purpose of an internal anti-corruption control procedure within a state body?

  1. To identify and prevent corruption risks in the body's activities Correct answer.
  2. To provide additional paid leave to managers
  3. To replace external prosecution authorities
  4. To increase the number of staff without justification

Explanation

Internal anti-corruption control aims to detect corruption risks in the body's operations and to prevent them through monitoring and corrective measures. It complements, rather than replaces, external oversight by prosecutors and other authorities. Its purpose is integrity assurance, not staffing or benefits.

Question 50Legislation on the Civil Service and Anti-Corruption Requirements

Which of the following is a duty of a civil servant toward citizens under the principles of civil service conduct?

  1. To request additional unofficial payments for expedited service
  2. To disclose applicants' personal data to third parties
  3. To refuse to accept written applications
  4. To treat citizens with respect and consider their applications within established time limits Correct answer.

Explanation

Civil servants must treat citizens respectfully and handle their applications within statutory time limits. This duty reflects the service character of public administration and the protection of citizens' rights. Unofficial payments, refusal of applications, and disclosure of personal data breach these obligations.