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Indian Constitution and Its Design Principles

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What is the primary purpose of distributing power across different institutions in a constitution?

To ensure no single institution holds absolute power (correct)

To concentrate power in one entity

To make the government more efficient

To eliminate the need for checks and balances

The Indian Constitution prioritizes rigidity over adaptability, focusing solely on established norms.

False (B)

Explain the concept of checks and balances as it relates to the Indian Constitution.

Checks and balances ensure that no single institution can act unilaterally and that each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the others. This system helps protect the constitution and prevents abuses of power.

The Indian Constitution aims to be both ______ and adaptable.

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

Match the following principles of constitutional design with their explanations:

<p>Fragmentation of Power = Distributing power among different institutions to prevent concentration Checks and Balances = Ensuring that no branch of government can operate unchecked Balance Between Norms and Procedures = Balancing rigidity with adaptability to changing needs Adaptability and Limits = Allowing for change while preventing manipulation by a single group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Intelligent Constitution Design

A well-designed constitution prevents any single institution from dominating.
Power is fragmented across different institutions.

Checks and Balances

An effective system of checks and balances is key to a successful constitution.
This system allows institutions to monitor and limit each other's power.
If one institution tries to undermine the constitution, others can intervene.

Indian Constitution Balance

The Indian Constitution finds a balance between established norms and procedures and adaptability.
It needs to be authoritative while offering flexibility to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.

Flexibility and Limits

The Indian Constitution balances flexibility with limits on those changes.
This prevents any single group or section from undermining the constitution.

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Explore the essential features of the Indian Constitution, focusing on the importance of checks and balances in maintaining a fair distribution of power. Delve into how its design offers both flexibility and limits to adapt to changing circumstances while preventing dominance by any single institution.