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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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You have read in this chapter that the 42nd amendment was one of the most controversial amendments so far. Which of the following were the reasons for this controversy?
a. It was made during a national emergency, and the declaration of that emergency was itself controversial.
b. It was made without the support of a special majority.
c. It was made without ratification by State legislatures.
d. It contained provisions, which were controversial.
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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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Vigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy. Comment.
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Do you think that a good/convincing argument can compel others to listen to you?
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What is meant by social constraints? Are constraints of any kind necessary for enjoying freedom?
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What is meant by social constraints? Are constraints of any kind necessary for enjoying freedom?
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There is a view that absolute economic equality is neither possible nor desirable. It is argued that the most a society can do is to try and reduce the gaps between the richest and poorest members of society. Do you agree?
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Match the following concepts with appropriate instances:
| (a) Affirmative action | (i) Every adult citizen has a right to vote |
| (b) Equality of opportunity | (ii) Banks offer a higher rate of interest to senior citizen |
| (c) Equal Rights | (iii) Every child should get free education |
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A government report on farmers’ problems says that small and marginal farmers cannot get good prices from the market. It recommends that the government should intervene to ensure a better price but only for small and marginal farmers. Is this recommendation consistent with the principle of equality?
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Which of the following violate the principles of equality and why?
(a) Every child in the class will read the text of the play by turn.
(b) The Government of Canada encouraged white Europeans to migrate to Canada from the end of the Second World War until 1960.
(c) There is a separate railway reservation counter for the senior citizens.
(d) Access to some forest areas is reserved for certain tribal communities.
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Here are some arguments in favour of the right to vote for women.
Which of these are consistent with the idea of equality? Give reasons.
(a) Women are our mothers. We shall not disrespect our mothers by denying them the right to vote.
(b) Decisions of the government affect women as well as men, therefore they also should have a say in choosing the rulers.
(c) Not granting women the right to vote will cause disharmony in the family.
(d) Women constitute half of humanity. You cannot subjugate them for long by denying them the right to vote.
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What are generally considered to be the basic minimum requirements of people for living a healthy and productive life? What is the responsibility of governments in trying to ensure this minimum to all?
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Which of the following arguments could be used to justify state action to provide basic minimum conditions of life to all citizens?
(a) Providing free services to the poor and needy can be justified as an act of charity.
(b) Providing all citizens with a basic minimum standard of living is one way of ensuring equality of opportunity.
(c) Some people are naturally lazy and we should be kind to them.
(d) Ensuring basic facilities and a minimum standard of living to all is a recognition of our shared humanity and a human right.
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