Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Individual Responsibility in Government Structure

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

To answer all questions asked by MPs regarding departmental functioning (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve efficiency and consistency in legal matters (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court appointed?

By the President in consultation with the Supreme Court & High Court judges (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Not more than 33 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Only for proved misbehaviour and incapacity (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

65 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

By the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

After an address by each House of Parliament with 2/3rd majority (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Writ of Certiorari?

To prevent public officers from unlawfully holding high public office (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Quo-warranto mean?

By what order (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Giving opinions on questions of law for the President (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Revisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Reviewing its judgments for errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of the High Court?

Being the highest court of appeal in a State (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a qualification requirement for a High Court Judge?

Should have worked as a Judge in a court for not less than 10 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying