Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence Quiz
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What is the purpose of the concept of separation of powers?

  • To enable the judiciary to govern efficiently
  • To minimize conflicts among government institutions
  • To create functional specialization in the judiciary
  • To strengthen the independence of the judiciary (correct)
  • What is one of the challenges in the division of function based on the text?

  • Overlap in functions and powers of government (correct)
  • Conflict between executive and legislative branches
  • Inefficient governance by the judiciary
  • Lack of defined boundaries among government institutions
  • What issue led to deadlocks between the executive and the judiciary in India?

  • Conflict over legislative bills passed by the judiciary
  • Issues related to taxation policies
  • Dispute over jurisdiction between executive and legislative branches
  • Appointment of judges governed by a 1947 Memorandum of Procedure (correct)
  • What was the significance of the MoP issue mentioned in the text?

    <p>It affected transparency in the collegium's proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does functional specialization help in government efficiency?

    <p>By minimizing friction between different branches of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of separation of powers according to the text?

    <p>To strengthen the independence of the judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of the National Judicial Commission (NJC) Bill 2022?

    <p>To regulate the appointment of judges to the High Courts and the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the NJC Bill 2022 seek to regulate?

    <p>The procedure for recommending persons for appointment as the Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court and Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of the National Judicial Commission (NJC) according to the text?

    <p>To establish credible and expedient mechanism for investigating into individual complaints for misbehavior or incapacity of a judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can Parliament take in relation to proceedings for removal of a Judge as per the NJC Bill 2022?

    <p>Present an address by Parliament to the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

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