Balanced Institutional Design in Constitutions
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What did the Objectives Resolution encapsulate?

  • The principles of the nationalist movement
  • The debates of the Constituent Assembly
  • The aspirations and values behind the Indian Constitution (correct)
  • The institutional arrangements of the government

    • What is one way in which a constitution can prevent subversion by small groups?

  • Giving unrestricted power to the Executive
  • Allowing one institution to acquire monopoly of power
  • Centralizing power in one institution
  • Fragmenting power across different institutions (correct)

    • Which of the following was NOT one of the fundamental commitments given institutional expression in the Indian Constitution?

  • Theocracy (correct)
  • Liberty
  • Equality
  • Democracy

    • Which institution is NOT mentioned as one of those across which power is horizontally fragmented in the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basic principle behind the institutional arrangements in the Constitution?

    <p>The government must be democratic and committed to the welfare of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitates the success of a constitution according to the text?

    <p>Flexible institutional design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of government was adopted in the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Parliamentary form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a constitution is too rigid according to the text?

    <p>It breaks under the weight of change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arrangement did the Indian Constitution adopt to distribute governmental powers?

    <p>Federal arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of intelligent institutional design mentioned in the text?

    <p>Striking a balance between core values and adaptability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Constituent Assembly spend a lot of time on?

    <p>Evolving the right balance among the various institutions of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a constitution to allow enough flexibility in its operations?

    <p>To adapt to changing needs and circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the executive body in an organization?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the executive body in the government is incorrect?

    <p>The executive body is solely responsible for formulating and implementing all policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the executive body mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the executive body in the government?

    <p>To implement the policies and laws in practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the executive body in an organization?

    <p>It consists of two distinct bodies, one for policy decisions and one for implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples is used in the text to illustrate the concept of an executive body?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

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