Importance of Constitution in Protecting Democracy
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What role does the Constitution play in a democratic society?

  • Restricting the power of the leaders (correct)
  • Empowering leaders to exercise authority
  • Facilitating oppressive behavior by leaders
  • Encouraging misuse of authority
  • In the classroom scenario described, what does Suresh's behavior represent?

  • Inter-community domination
  • Intra-community domination (correct)
  • Constitutional protection of minorities
  • Tyranny of the majority
  • What is the purpose of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

  • Allowing for self-harm and oppression
  • Empowering leaders to make decisions
  • Promoting inter-community domination
  • Protecting individuals against misuse of authority (correct)
  • How does the Constitution prevent gross injustice in democratic societies?

    <p>By providing rules against misuse of authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is exemplified by Suresh's behavior towards Anil in the classroom scenario?

    <p>Intra-community domination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be a likely consequence if there were no safeguards in place to prevent misuse of authority by leaders in democratic societies?

    <p>Heightened risk of oppressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what is the main purpose of the Constitution in preventing domination by the majority?

    <p>To ensure minority voices are heard and protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of 'tyranny of the majority' relate to inter-community domination?

    <p>It allows the dominant community to suppress the minority community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of intra-community domination as highlighted in the text?

    <p>Stifling of diverse opinions and perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Constitution prevent self-harm as mentioned in the text?

    <p>By safeguarding against individuals acting against their larger interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text suggest that societies are prone to the tyranny of the majority?

    <p>Because minority voices are often suppressed by the majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Ma'am play in preventing inter-community domination as suggested in the text?

    <p>She advocates for new decision-making methods that consider all voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text compare the importance of the Constitution to the situation of people wanting a strong dictator?

    <p>To highlight the dangers of succumbing to emotional decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Constitution play in protecting citizens from inter-community domination?

    <p>It guarantees rights of citizens and protects their freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that a good Constitution prevents tyranny of the majority?

    <p>By ensuring provisions that safeguard minority rights cannot be easily overturned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the text imply that watching TV is similar to not having a Constitution?

    <p>Both lead to emotional decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a Constitution to prevent intra-community domination?

    <p>To protect minority rights within communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that a good Constitution helps prevent self-harm?

    <p>By ensuring provisions protect citizens' freedoms and rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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