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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
division of powers among the centre and the States
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
distribution of financial resources
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
methods of resolving inter-State disputes
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
appointment of Governors
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Which of the following should be the basis for the formation of a State? Why?
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The majority of people from the States of north India−Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar—speak Hindi.
If all these States are combined to form one State, would it be in tune with the idea of federalism? Give arguments.
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List four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the central government than the State government.
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Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?
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President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State whether any of the following conditions are a fit case for imposition of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.
- √ Two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the opposition is demanding the dismissal of the State government.
- √ The kidnapping of young children for ransom is on the rise. The number of crimes against women is increasing.
- √ No political party has secured a majority in the recent elections of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs from the other parties may be lured to support a political party in return for money.
- √ Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.
- √ More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.
- √ In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.
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Write True / False against the following statement.
The President cannot send back an amendment bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
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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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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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