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Consider the following statements regarding the legislative process:
- A bill must pass both houses of the legislature to become law.
- The executive branch plays no role in the creation of legislation.
- All laws originate in the lower house of the legislature.
Which of the statements is/are accurate?
Consider the following statements regarding the legislative process:
- A bill must pass both houses of the legislature to become law.
- The executive branch plays no role in the creation of legislation.
- All laws originate in the lower house of the legislature. Which of the statements is/are accurate?
- None
- Only two
- Only one (correct)
- All three
Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
- DPSPs are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced by a court of law.
- DPSPs impose positive obligations on the state.
- DPSPs are not legally enforceable.
Which statement is false?
Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
- DPSPs are non-justiciable and cannot be enforced by a court of law.
- DPSPs impose positive obligations on the state.
- DPSPs are not legally enforceable. Which statement is false?
- Only 1 (correct)
- Only 1 and 2
- Only 3
- Only 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is considered a cornerstone of judicial activism.
- The power of judicial review is explicitly detailed in the Constitution.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is considered a cornerstone of judicial activism.
- The power of judicial review is explicitly detailed in the Constitution. Which of the statements is/are correct?
- Neither 1 nor 2
- Both 1 and 2
- 2 only
- 1 only (correct)
With reference to the Directive Principles added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, consider the following statements:
- They include provisions to secure opportunities for the healthy development of children.
- DPSPs aim to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
- They relate to the protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Directive Principles added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, consider the following statements:
- They include provisions to secure opportunities for the healthy development of children.
- DPSPs aim to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
- They relate to the protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), consider the following statements:
- DPSPs are positive obligations placed upon the State.
- Courts can declare a law that violates any DPSP as unconstitutional and invalid.
- The concept of DPSP was inspired by the Irish Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), consider the following statements:
- DPSPs are positive obligations placed upon the State.
- Courts can declare a law that violates any DPSP as unconstitutional and invalid.
- The concept of DPSP was inspired by the Irish Constitution. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which among the following DPSPs were inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act?
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39A).
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A).
- State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities (Article 38).
Select the correct combination using the codes given below:
Which among the following DPSPs were inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act?
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39A).
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43A).
- State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities (Article 38). Select the correct combination using the codes given below:
Consider the following statements with respect to Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution:
- Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate Fundamental Rights of members of the armed forces, forces in charge of maintenance of public order, etc.
- Article 34 empowers the Parliament to indemnify any act done in connection with the maintenance and restoration of public order with respect to an area where martial law is in force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with respect to Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution:
- Article 33 empowers the Parliament to restrict or abrogate Fundamental Rights of members of the armed forces, forces in charge of maintenance of public order, etc.
- Article 34 empowers the Parliament to indemnify any act done in connection with the maintenance and restoration of public order with respect to an area where martial law is in force. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of federalism?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of federalism?
Which amendment act removed the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights?
Which amendment act removed the Right to Property from Fundamental Rights?
The Uniform Civil Code, as envisioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy, primarily aims to ensure what?
The Uniform Civil Code, as envisioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy, primarily aims to ensure what?
Which of the following statements accurately describe the Parliamentary system of government?
Which of the following statements accurately describe the Parliamentary system of government?
What is the primary purpose of a Uniform Civil Code, were it to be implemented?
What is the primary purpose of a Uniform Civil Code, were it to be implemented?
Which article is directly related to the protection and improvement of the environment and the safeguarding of forests and wildlife?
Which article is directly related to the protection and improvement of the environment and the safeguarding of forests and wildlife?
Which article of the Indian constitution makes provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years?
Which article of the Indian constitution makes provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years?
Which of the following principles are characterized as Gandhian principles within the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following principles are characterized as Gandhian principles within the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following falls under liberal and intellectual principles within the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which of the following falls under liberal and intellectual principles within the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Which schedule of The Constitution of India deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States?
Which schedule of The Constitution of India deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States?
What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for a candidate to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?
What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for a candidate to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?
As per Article 3, which condition(s) must be met for a bill contemplating changes to a state's area?
As per Article 3, which condition(s) must be met for a bill contemplating changes to a state's area?
Which of the following describes India as per Article 1 of the Constitution?
Which of the following describes India as per Article 1 of the Constitution?
Regarding constitutional amendment bills, which statement is accurate?
Regarding constitutional amendment bills, which statement is accurate?
In which scenario(s) is a special majority as per Article 368 required?
In which scenario(s) is a special majority as per Article 368 required?
Using its power under Article 368, the Indian Parliament can amend which aspects of the Constitution?
Using its power under Article 368, the Indian Parliament can amend which aspects of the Constitution?
Which type of majority could potentially have a variable threshold, depending on the specific circumstances?
Which type of majority could potentially have a variable threshold, depending on the specific circumstances?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the type of majority required in the Indian Parliament?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the type of majority required in the Indian Parliament?
Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental Rights?
Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental Rights?
Which feature is generally considered a fundamental characteristic of a federal system?
Which feature is generally considered a fundamental characteristic of a federal system?
What is the primary implication of India being a 'Union of States' rather than a 'Federation of States'?
What is the primary implication of India being a 'Union of States' rather than a 'Federation of States'?
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is incorrect?
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Match the following writs with their meanings:
List-I (Writs) : List-II (Meanings)
- Mandamus : ‘To have the body of’
- Habeas Corpus : ‘We command’
- Quo Warranto : ‘By what authority’
Which pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
Match the following writs with their meanings:
List-I (Writs) : List-II (Meanings)
- Mandamus : ‘To have the body of’
- Habeas Corpus : ‘We command’
- Quo Warranto : ‘By what authority’
Which pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
Concerning Public Interest Litigation (PIL), consider the following statements:
- PIL rests on the principle that any member of the public can initiate legal proceedings on behalf of an aggrieved person.
- The Supreme Court, by permitting PIL, has considerably widened the scope of Article 32 of the Constitution.
- Through the Concept of PIL, the traditional rule of “Locus Standi” has been considerably relaxed by the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Concerning Public Interest Litigation (PIL), consider the following statements:
- PIL rests on the principle that any member of the public can initiate legal proceedings on behalf of an aggrieved person.
- The Supreme Court, by permitting PIL, has considerably widened the scope of Article 32 of the Constitution.
- Through the Concept of PIL, the traditional rule of “Locus Standi” has been considerably relaxed by the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Habeas Corpus:
- The principle of locus standi is applicable in Habeas Corpus.
- The writ can be issued against public authorities as well as private individuals.
- It cannot be issued if the detention is legal or on the orders of any court of law.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Habeas Corpus:
- The principle of locus standi is applicable in Habeas Corpus.
- The writ can be issued against public authorities as well as private individuals.
- It cannot be issued if the detention is legal or on the orders of any court of law.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Which sequence accurately represents the chronological order of the following landmark cases?
Which sequence accurately represents the chronological order of the following landmark cases?
The Supreme Court judgement in the TMA Pai Foundation case is predominantly related to which of the following?
The Supreme Court judgement in the TMA Pai Foundation case is predominantly related to which of the following?
Regarding the Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan case (1965), which of the following statements is accurate?
Regarding the Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan case (1965), which of the following statements is accurate?
When faced with conflicting constitutional provisions, which interpretive doctrine aims to reconcile them, preventing either from becoming inoperative?
When faced with conflicting constitutional provisions, which interpretive doctrine aims to reconcile them, preventing either from becoming inoperative?
Which of the following best describes the legislative powers distribution in a federal system like India?
Which of the following best describes the legislative powers distribution in a federal system like India?
What is the primary purpose of including Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in the Indian Constitution?
What is the primary purpose of including Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the 'basic structure' doctrine?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the 'basic structure' doctrine?
Regarding the Supreme Court's ruling in the I.R. Coelho case (2007), which statements are correct?
Regarding the Supreme Court's ruling in the I.R. Coelho case (2007), which statements are correct?
Which of the following scenarios would be a valid reason for issuing a writ of certiorari?
Which of the following scenarios would be a valid reason for issuing a writ of certiorari?
In the Indian context, what does the term 'locus standi' generally refer to?
In the Indian context, what does the term 'locus standi' generally refer to?
Which of the following features is indicative of Indian federalism?
Which of the following features is indicative of Indian federalism?
Flashcards
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
Non-justiciable principles that guide the state in policy formulation, aiming for social and economic justice.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Legal action taken by the court, for the public, rather than for personal reasons. Usually addresses societal issues.
Judicial Review
Judicial Review
The power of the judiciary to review and strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution.
42nd Amendment Act (1976)
42nd Amendment Act (1976)
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Free Legal Aid
Free Legal Aid
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Environmental Protection (DPSP)
Environmental Protection (DPSP)
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Article 33
Article 33
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Article 34
Article 34
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44th Amendment Act, 1978
44th Amendment Act, 1978
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42nd Amendment, 1976
42nd Amendment, 1976
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Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
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Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
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Article 21 & Environment
Article 21 & Environment
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Article 48A
Article 48A
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Parliamentary System
Parliamentary System
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Uniform Civil Code
Uniform Civil Code
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Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
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Sajjan Singh Case (1965) - Key Point
Sajjan Singh Case (1965) - Key Point
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I.R. Coelho Case (2007) - Key Points
I.R. Coelho Case (2007) - Key Points
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Judicial Review Definition
Judicial Review Definition
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Kesavananda Bharati Case
Kesavananda Bharati Case
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Mandamus
Mandamus
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Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus
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Quo Warranto
Quo Warranto
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Locus Standi
Locus Standi
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Habeas Corpus & Locus Standi
Habeas Corpus & Locus Standi
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Habeas Corpus - who against?
Habeas Corpus - who against?
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Habeas Corpus Limitations
Habeas Corpus Limitations
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TMA Pai Foundation Case
TMA Pai Foundation Case
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Constitutional Amendment Bills
Constitutional Amendment Bills
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Article 368 Special Majority Cases
Article 368 Special Majority Cases
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Parliament's Amending Power (Article 368)
Parliament's Amending Power (Article 368)
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Variable Threshold Majorities
Variable Threshold Majorities
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Simple Majority
Simple Majority
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Bill altering state area (Article 3)
Bill altering state area (Article 3)
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Bill affecting federalism
Bill affecting federalism
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Impeaching the President
Impeaching the President
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Study Notes
Limited Government
- A limited government refers to an accountable government with limited powers
Unwritten Constitutions
- In unwritten constitutions, constitutional laws and ordinary laws are made through the same majorities
- Unwritten Constitutions have Parliamentary sovereignty
Constituent Assembly Members from Provinces
- Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were indirectly elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
Indian Constitution
- Indian Constitution is a written constitution
Constitution vs. Constitutionalism
- Political systems need constitutionalism to avoid authoritarianism
Correct Article and Provision Pairings
- Article 17 is paired with the Provision: Abolition of untouchability
- Article 15(3) is paired with the Provision: Special provisions for women and children
- Article 16(4) is paired with the Provision: Reserving government posts for backward classes
- Article 30 is paired with the Provision: Establishing educational institutions by religious & linguistic minorities
Inner Line Permit System
- The Inner Line Permit system is most likely to infringe the Right to Movement for tribal areas
Countries with Written Constitutions
- None of the statements are correct
Indian Constitution Features
- Parliamentary Democracy, Fundamental Rights, and Separation of Powers, are features of the Indian Constitution
- Dual citizenship is not a feature
States' Constitutions and Dual Citizenship in India
- None of the states in India can have a separate constitution
- None of the states enjoy dual citizenship
Supremacy in the USA and the UK
- There is no supremacy of Parliament in the USA
- There is no supremacy of Judiciary in the UK
Features of the Indian Constitution and Their Sources
- Fundamental Rights are borrowed from the U.S.A.
- Parliamentary system of government is borrowed from the U.K.
- Constitutional Amendment is borrowed from South Africa.
- Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from Ireland
Vital Role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- The office of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is vital to ensure financial scrutiny of the Government
- The office of CAG has not been borrowed from the British Parliament.
Judicial Review
- Judicial Review means the Judiciary checking if legislature and executive are working as per the constitution
Presumption of Constitutionality in the Indian Context
- The judiciary assumes that all legislative and executive steps are constitutional, until proved otherwise
Dr. Ambedkar's Views on the Constitution
- Dr. Ambedkar did not want to have an elected Governor for the states
- He initially wanted a Parliamentary system over the presidential system as he thought that the system would be more representative
- He did not believed that the Indian constitution is indeed a bag of borrowed materials with no unique features.
Preamble of the Indian Constitution
- The Preamble is based on the Objective Resolution drafted by Pandit Nehru and adopted by the Constituent Assembly
- The Preamble is not a tool of prohibition upon the powers of the legislature.
- The words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity were inserted in the preamble by the 42nd Amendment
Word "Secular" and "Liberty"
- The word "secular "was added not by the 44th constitutional amendment act.
- Neither of the statement is only correct
Words Added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act
- "Socialist" and "Secular" were added to the Preamble through the 42nd constitutional amendment act.
Amendments to the Preamble
- The preamble has not been amended only once through the 44th constitutional amendment act 1976.
- Nither of them
Federalism in the Constitution
- The word "federalism" is not mentioned in the Constitution
Objectives Embodied in the Preamble of the Constitution of India
- Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship are embodied
Adjectives Associated with "Republic" in the Preamble
- The correct order is: Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic
The Word 'Sovereign'
- 'Sovereign' word is not part of the Preamble.
- Correct is Sovereignty
Characteristics of Secularism in India
- The Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of secularism.
- All religions in India have the the same status and support from the state.
- Constitution makers did not want to establish a religious state in India.
Comparing Indian and Western Secularism
- The Indian concept of secularism is not similar to the Western concept of secularism
- All religions in country not according strength
Philosophy of Justice in the Preamble
- All of the statements are correct
The Term 'Equality'
- The provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination
What Social Justice Denotes
- The equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction based on caste, colour, race, religion, and sex
- It means it means the absence of privileges being extended
- Improvement in conditions of sc and st
Implications of Equality in Society
- The absense of privileges
The Constitutional Status of January 26th 1950
- A sovereign Dom
Wealth Violates Under The Indian Constitution
- The Directive Principles of State Policy
Economic Justice Under the Indian Constitution
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The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
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French Revolution inspired the aspirations of Preamble
Regarding India's Preamble
- The Preamble is a part of the Constitution
- It can be amended
- It is non-justiciable in nature
Basis for Limitations on the Right to Freedom of Expression
- Sovereignty and integrity of India Public order
- Decency or morality
- Defamation
Schedules in India
Schedule 1 includes the names of the states of India
- Schedule 2 deals with salaries of constitutional posts, judges, and public offices like CAG except those exempted from charged expenditure
Preamble of the Indian Constitution regarding Pandit Nehru
- Preamble based and 42nd amendment
Fundamental Rights Under the Indian Constitution
- Mentioned under Part 3 of the constitution
- Upon their violation, you can directly approach the Supreme Court to get remedy
Fraternity in Constitution
- All is not equal to sec
Provisions Ensuring Fraternity
- Double citi
A Minority and Majorities in Indian Constitution
Article 29 protects interest of minorities Article 30 includes both minorities and majorities 3. Is right to impart education to children own language
Relating to Tax
Tax for promotion
Fee can levied to some service and safety.
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