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?

Media Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Flexible institutional design Signup and view all the answers

What form of government was adopted in the Indian Constitution?

Parliamentary form Signup and view all the answers

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

It breaks under the weight of change. Signup and view all the answers

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

Federal arrangement Signup and view all the answers

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

Striking a balance between core values and adaptability Signup and view all the answers

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

Evolving the right balance among the various institutions of government Signup and view all the answers

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

To adapt to changing needs and circumstances Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To implement the policies and laws in practice Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers