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The following are some proposals for making the Parliament more effective. State if you agree or disagree with each of them and give your reasons. Explain what would be the effect if these suggestions were accepted.
√ Parliament should work for longer period.
√ Attendance should be made compulsory for members of Parliament.
√ Speakers should be empowered to penalise members for interrupting the proceedings of the House.
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Dolly and Sudha are debating about the efficiency and effectiveness of the Parliament in recent times. Dolly believed that the decline of Indian Parliament is evident in the less time spent on debate and discussion and increase in the disturbances of the functioning of the House and walkouts etc. Sudha contends that the fall of different governments on the floor of Lok Sabha is a proof of its vibrancy. What other arguments can you provide to support or oppose the positions of Dolly and Sudha?
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What are the different provisions in the Constitution in order to maintain the independence of judiciary?
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Read the following conversation. Write in two hundred words your opinion about the issues raised in this conversation.
Alok: Our Constitution guarantees equality between men and women. Reservations in local bodies for women ensure their equal share in power.
Neha: But it is not enough that women should be in positions of power. It is necessary that the budget of local bodies should have separate provision for women.
Jayesh: I don’t like this reservations business. A local body must take care of all people in the village and that would automatically take care of women and their interests.
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Choose the correct statement from the following.
A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because
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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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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 studying political theory is like studying mathematics? Give reasons for your answer.
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Some people argue that inequality is natural while others maintain that it is equality which is natural and the inequalities which we notice around us are created by society. Which view do you support? Give reasons.
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What does it mean to give each person his/her due? How has the meaning of “giving each his due” changed over time?
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Briefly discuss the three principles of justice outlined in the chapter. Explain each with examples.
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Does the principle of considering the special needs of people conflict with the principle of equal treatment for all?
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How does Rawls use the idea of a veil of ignorance to argue that fair and just distribution can be defended on rational grounds?
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What are rights and why are they important?
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