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Write True/False against the following statement.
Elected representatives alone have the power to amend the Constitution.
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Write True / False against the following statement.
The Parliament can amend any section of the Constitution.
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Write True / False against the following statement.
The Judiciary cannot initiate the process of constitutional amendment but can effectively change the Constitution by interpreting it differently.
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Which of the following are involved in the amendment of the Indian Constitution? In what way are they involved?
a. Voters
b. President of India
c. State Legislatures
d. Parliament
e. Governors
f. Judiciary
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Which of the following is not a reasonable explanation of the conflict between the legislature and the judiciary over different amendments?
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Identify the correct statements about the theory of basic structure.
Correct the incorrect statements.
a. The constitution specifies the basic tenets.
b. The legislature can amend all parts of the Constitution except the basic structure.
c. Judiciary has defined which aspects of the Constitution can be termed as the basic structure and which cannot.
d. This theory found its first expression in the Kesavananda Bharati case and has been discussed in subsequent judgments.
e. This theory has increased the powers of the judiciary and has come to be accepted by different political parties and the government.
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From the information that many amendments were made during 2000-2003, which of the following conclusions would you draw?
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Explain the reason for requiring a special majority for amending the Constitution.
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Many amendments to the Constitution of India have been made due to different interpretations upheld by the Judiciary and the Parliament. Explain with examples.
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If amending power is with the elected representatives, the judiciary should NOT have the power to decide the validity of amendments. Do you agree? Give your reasons in 100 words.
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The following are certain laws. Are they connected with any value?
If yes, then what is the underlying value? Give reasons.
a. Both daughters and sons will have share in the family property.
b. There will be different slabs of sales tax on different consumer items.
c. Religious instructions will not be given in any government school.
d. There shall be no begar or forced labour.
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Which of the options given below cannot be used to complete the following statement?
Democratic countries need a constitution to
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State if the following statement is true/false about Political theory?
It discusses ideas that form the basis of political institutions.
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State if the following statement is true/false about Political theory?
It explains the relationship between different religions.
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State if the following statement is true/false about Political theory?
It predicts the performance of political parties.
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State if the following statement is true/false about Political theory?
It explains the meanings of concepts like equality and freedom.
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Politics is more than what politicians do. Do you agree with this statement? Give examples.
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Vigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy. Comment.
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In what ways is the study of political theory useful for us? Identify four ways in which political theory can be useful to us.
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Do you think that a good/convincing argument can compel others to listen to you?
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