def get_maximum_elements(self):
<EOL>return self._kwargs['<STR_LIT>']<EOL>
In the case where an array or list of elements is specified in an ``OsidForm,`` this specifies the maximum number of elements that can be specified.

        return: (cardinal) - the maximum elements or ``1`` if
                ``is_array()`` is ``false``
        *compliance: mandatory -- This method must be implemented.*