Assertion: The concept of ministerial responsibilities is the backbone of a Parliamentary form of Government.
Reason: The legislature exercises continuous control over the executive.
[9] Indian Constitution the Preamble and Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
Chapter: [9] Indian Constitution the Preamble and Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
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Contrast a flexible constitution from a rigid constitution on the basis of process of Amendment. Cite an example to bring out the contrast between the two.
[2] Forms of Government: Unitary and Federal States
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How can judicial independence be maintained in a democratic state?
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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India is described as a federal state with subsidiary unitary features. Identify two of these unitary features.
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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Which fundamental right was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment ?
[2] Forms of Government: Unitary and Federal States
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What are the characteristics of a federal state?
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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Do you agree with the view that the Supreme Court of India is the most powerful apex court in the world? Explain the reasons for your answer.
[11] Directive Principles of State Policy
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Explain why India is characterized as a quasi-federal state.
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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Give an example of a federal state.
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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Answer briefly the following question.
Flow has the judicial review undermined the legislature?
[9] Indian Constitution the Preamble and Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
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Explain the statement, ‘The American President can pigeonhole any bill.’
[11] Directive Principles of State Policy
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Why is the judiciary in the USA called the two-tier system?
[11] Directive Principles of State Policy
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What is meant by the doctrine of implied powers?
[11] Directive Principles of State Policy
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Which case under the doctrine of implied powers led to the origin of judicial review in USA?
[11] Directive Principles of State Policy
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Give one word/term for the following:
Jurisdiction for cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls and those in which a State is a party, under the United States Constitution.
[11] Directive Principles of State Policy
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Assertion: There is widespread acceptance of the Universal Adult Franchise in the contemporary world.
Reason: This system ensures political equality and participation to all citizens, irrespective of caste, gender, religion or status.
[3] Forms of Government: Parliamentary and Presidential Forms of Government
Chapter: [3] Forms of Government: Parliamentary and Presidential Forms of Government
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Ideally, the constitution of a federal state should be ______.
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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All provisions of the Constitution of India can be amended by the same procedure.
[2] Forms of Government: Unitary and Federal States
Chapter: [2] Forms of Government: Unitary and Federal States
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What is meant by a federal state?
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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Explain any two features of the federal state.
[1] Forms of Government: Totalitarian and Authoritarian States, and Liberal Democratic State
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