Weaknesses in Parliamentary System

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Which of the following is true regarding electoral matters?

The validity of laws related to delimitation of constituencies cannot be questioned in any court. (correct)

Courts can interfere in the delimitation of constituencies.

Courts have the authority to question any election to Parliament.

Election petitions can only be presented to the courts.

What is the impact of the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978 on elections to Parliament?

It introduces a special provision for questioning Prime Minister elections.

It expands the power of courts in electoral matters.

It limits the ability to question elections to Parliament. (correct)

It grants the authority to courts to review all election petitions.

What authority is responsible for handling election petitions according to the text?

Any court chosen by the petitioner.

A specially designated Election Commission.

The Prime Minister or Speaker of the Parliament.

The appropriate Legislature as specified in the Constitution. (correct)

What is a strength of the Indian parliamentary democracy?

Regular elections Signup and view all the answers

Which weakness is associated with the Executive branch of India?

Concentration of power in the Prime Minister's Office Signup and view all the answers

What is a weakness of the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system in India?

Tendency towards regional and community-based politics Signup and view all the answers

Which reform aims to address challenges like money power and electoral malpractices in India?

Campaign finance regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Election Commission of India?

Conducting free and fair elections Signup and view all the answers

Which task is NOT a responsibility of the Election Commission of India?

Implementing new tax regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforced by the ECI?

To maintain integrity in elections Signup and view all the answers

How does the Election Commission of India contribute to democratic stability?

By facilitating smooth transitions of power Signup and view all the answers

What is a major weakness highlighted in the text regarding the functioning of the Union Parliament?

Disruptions and loss of valuable legislative time Signup and view all the answers

How does the criminalization of politics impact the political process according to the text?

Undermines the integrity of the political process Signup and view all the answers

What can centralization of power, specifically in the Prime Minister's Office, potentially limit?

Effectiveness of checks and balances within the executive Signup and view all the answers

How does corruption impact democratic institutions based on the text?

Undermines public trust in democratic institutions Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to be included in a special, electoral roll according to the text?

Every person who is a citizen of India and meets the age requirement Signup and view all the answers

What criteria determine eligibility to be registered as a voter for elections?

Age, citizenship, and absence of disqualifications mentioned in the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basis for disqualification from being registered as a voter?

Engagement in legal professional practice Signup and view all the answers

What does adult suffrage entail in the context of elections in India?

Voting by all citizens of India above a certain age without discrimination Signup and view all the answers

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