What role does a constitution play beyond defining government structure?

A constitution restricts government power and guarantees a democratic system where individuals have certain rights.

Fill in the blank: Legal intervention is crucial in rectifying violations of rights as demonstrated by key cases in ___'s history.

India

True or False: The right against exploitation is not considered a fundamental right in most democratic nations.

False. The right against exploitation is a fundamental right in many democratic nations.

Riddle: I can be violated but I am essential for justice, I protect you from unfair treatment. What am I?

Rights

What was the outcome of the Asian Games Construction case regarding workers' rights?

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the workers, directing the government to pay them the prescribed minimum wages.

Fill in the blank: The case of Machal Lalung highlighted the right to '___ and ___'.

Life and liberty

What is the significance of a Bill of Rights in a democracy?

A Bill of Rights ensures that individual rights are recognized and protected by the government, providing remedies when those rights are violated.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following rights is emphasized in the Indian Constitution? A) Right to Privacy B) Right against Exploitation C) Right to Bear Arms D) Right to Vote

B) Right against Exploitation

What does the government need to do to protect individual rights?

The government must ensure that individual rights are not violated by any of its organs or by other persons or organizations.

What is the significance of the Motilal Nehru Committee's demand for a bill of rights in 1928 in the context of Indian democracy?

The Motilal Nehru Committee's demand highlighted the importance of protecting individual rights, which laid the groundwork for the inclusion of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution after independence.

Fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution differ from ordinary legal rights in that they are ___ and can only be changed by ___ .

Guaranteed by the Constitution; amending it

True or False: Fundamental rights in India are absolute and cannot be restricted by the government.

False; Fundamental rights are not absolute and the government can impose reasonable restrictions on their exercise.

What role does the judiciary play in the protection of fundamental rights in India?

The judiciary has the power to protect fundamental rights and can declare government actions illegal if they violate or unreasonably restrict these rights.

Riddle: I am a cornerstone of democracy, protecting individuals from discrimination based on many factors. What am I?

The Bill of Rights in the South African Constitution.

List three key rights included in the South African Bill of Rights.

Right to Dignity, Right to Privacy, Right to a healthy environment.

Fill in the blank: The South African Constitution was inaugurated in ___ .

December 1996

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the South African Constitution? A) Right to adequate housing B) Right to travel freely C) Right to health care D) Right to fair labor practices

B) Right to travel freely

What is the role of the Constitutional Court in South Africa?

The Constitutional Court is responsible for enforcing the rights enshrined in the South African Constitution.

True or False: The Bill of Rights in South Africa provides rights only to adults.

False; The Bill of Rights includes specific rights for children.

What does the Right to Equality prohibit regarding public employment?

It prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

The abolition of untouchability in India means ___ and forbids its practice in any form.

That untouchability is abolished.

True or False: The Right to Equality guarantees equal access to public places regardless of socio-economic status.

False. It ensures equal access without discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Fill in the blank: Article 16 (4) allows for the reservation of appointments for any ___ class of citizens.

Backward

Riddle: I protect life and personal liberty, but can only be taken away by a legal process. What am I?

The right to life and personal liberty.

What is the significance of judicial protection under the Right to Equality?

It empowers the judiciary to declare government actions illegal if they violate fundamental rights.