Individual Responsibility in Government Structure
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What is the principal role of the Judiciary?

  • Ensuring supremacy of the Legislature
  • Protecting rule of law and ensuring supremacy of law (correct)
  • Settling disputes outside the law
  • Promoting individual dictatorship

    • Why is a single integrated judiciary system necessary in a federal setup?

  • To limit the Judiciary's role in dispute resolution
  • To ensure individual dictatorship
  • To centralize power in the hands of a few judges
  • To ensure protection of human rights and democracy (correct)

    • What is the relationship between Ministers and the President in terms of individual responsibility?

  • Ministers can dismiss the President
  • Ministers hold office at the pleasure of the President (correct)
  • The President must obey the Ministers
  • The President supervises all Ministerial departments

    • What is the obligation for each Minister in Parliament regarding their department?

    <p>To answer all questions asked by MPs regarding departmental functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for having a single civil and criminal system operating throughout the country?

    <p>To improve efficiency and consistency in legal matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court appointed?

    <p>By the President in consultation with the Supreme Court &amp; High Court judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many judges can the Supreme Court consist of until Parliament amends?

    <p>Not more than 33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can a Judge of the Supreme Court be removed from office?

    <p>Only for proved misbehaviour and incapacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring the independence of the Judiciary from the Executive & Legislative branches?

    <p>The Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

    <p>65 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an Ad-Hoc Judge be appointed to the Supreme Court?

    <p>By the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for impeaching a Judge of the Supreme Court?

    <p>After an address by each House of Parliament with 2/3rd majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Writ of Certiorari?

    <p>To prevent public officers from unlawfully holding high public office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Quo-warranto mean?

    <p>By what order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

    <p>Giving opinions on questions of law for the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Revisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

    <p>Reviewing its judgments for errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of the High Court?

    <p>Being the highest court of appeal in a State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a qualification requirement for a High Court Judge?

    <p>Should have worked as a Judge in a court for not less than 10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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