ISC (Arts) Class 12 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Limited government, guaranteed fundamental rights to the citizens and an emphasis on individual flourishing are characteristics of a ______ democratic state.

Judicial Review is the power given to the constitutional courts of a country to examine the actions of the Legislative, Executive and Administrative branches of the government and to determine whether those actions are consistent with the Constitution or not.

Which one of the following characterises a Liberal Democratic State?

Security of tenure and no alterations to a judge's salary to her/his disadvantage are constitutional protections that ensure the ______ of the Judiciary in both India and the United States.

Assertion: The concept of ministerial responsibilities is the backbone of a Parliamentary form of Government.

Reason: The legislature exercises continuous control over the executive.

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.

How can judicial independence be maintained in a democratic state?

India is described as a federal state with subsidiary unitary features. Identify two of these unitary features.

Which fundamental right was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment ?

What are the characteristics of a federal state?

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.

Explain why India is characterized as a quasi-federal state.

Give an example of a federal state.

Answer briefly the following question.

Flow has the judicial review undermined the legislature?

Explain the statement, ‘The American President can pigeonhole any bill.’

Why is the judiciary in the USA called the two-tier system?

What is meant by the doctrine of implied powers?

Which case under the doctrine of implied powers led to the origin of judicial review in USA?

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. 

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.