Questions and Answers
Which feature is associated with the Government of India Act of 1935?
What important aspect is borrowed from the US Constitution?
Which constitution contributed the idea of a strong central government and vesting of residuary powers in the Centre?
Which feature from the British Constitution is adopted in the Indian Constitution?
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Which of the following features is derived from the Soviet Constitution?
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The idea of suspension of fundamental rights during emergencies is borrowed from which constitution?
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Which constitution introduced the concurrent list feature?
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Which of the following is a feature borrowed from the Irish Constitution?
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Study Notes
Sources and Features Borrowed from Various Constitutions
- Government of India Act of 1935: Introduced key federal features, established the office of the governor, and defined aspects of the judiciary, public service commissions, and provisions for emergencies.
- British Constitution: Provided the framework for a parliamentary government, emphasized the rule of law, and introduced legislative procedures, single citizenship, a cabinet system, prerogative writs, parliamentary privileges, and a bicameral legislature.
- US Constitution: Brought in the concept of fundamental rights, emphasized the independence of the judiciary, established judicial review, provided mechanisms for impeachment of the president, outlined the removal process for Supreme Court and high court judges, and introduced the position of vice-president.
- Irish Constitution: Introduced directive principles of state policy and established methods for nominating members to the Rajya Sabha and electing the president.
- Canadian Constitution: Created a federation with a strong central authority, allocated residuary powers to the Centre, detailed the procedure for the appointment of state governors by the Centre, and defined the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
- Australian Constitution: Established a concurrent list for shared legislative powers, ensured freedom of trade and commerce, and outlined the process for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
- Weimar Constitution of Germany: Allowed for the suspension of fundamental rights during times of emergency.
- Soviet Constitution (USSR, now Russia): Introduced the concept of fundamental duties along with the promotion of the ideals of social, economic, and political justice.
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This quiz explores the various sources and features borrowed from significant constitutions, including the Government of India Act of 1935, the British Constitution, and the US Constitution. Test your knowledge of how these influential documents have shaped government structures and legal frameworks.
