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Flashcards: Constitution as a Living Document 50 Flashcards 
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What does the concept of the Constitution as a living document imply? |
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It suggests that the Constitution is adaptable and evolves to meet the changing needs and values of society over time.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India was adopted on ___ and implemented on ___. |
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26 November 1949; 26 January 1950 |
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True or False: The Indian Constitution is considered static and does not allow for any changes. |
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False. The Indian Constitution is not static; it is subject to modifications to accommodate changing societal needs.  |
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What essential characteristic allows the Indian Constitution to respond to new challenges? |
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The flexibility of interpretations in its actual working enables the Constitution to adapt to new societal dynamics.  |
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Riddle: I am a document that serves as a framework for governance, but I can change when society needs me to. What am I? |
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The Constitution of India.  |
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What are two key roles of a constitution according to the provided content? |
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To serve as a framework for future governance and to respond to future challenges.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Constitution provides a structure for ___ governance of society. |
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Democratic |
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Multiple Choice: Which statement best reflects the nature of the Indian Constitution? A) It is a fixed document. B) It is a sacred document that may require changes. C) It is outdated and irrelevant. D) It is only valid for the first generation. |
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B) It is a sacred document that may require changes.  |
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What is the purpose of Article 368 in the Indian Constitution? |
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Article 368 grants the Parliament the power to amend, add, vary, or repeal any provision of the Constitution through its constituent power, following a prescribed procedure.  |
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The Indian Constitution is described as ___, meaning it can accommodate changes, and ___, meaning it resists frequent alterations. |
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Flexible; rigid |
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True or False: The amendment process of the Constitution requires external bodies to oversee the changes. |
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False. The amendment process is solely carried out by the Parliament without the need for any external agency.  |
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What is required for an amendment to be passed in the Parliament? |
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A special majority in the Parliament is required for any amendment to be passed.  |
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Riddle: I can be easily changed, yet my core stays the same. I protect rights and powers, but I am not a game. What am I? |
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The Constitution  |
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Fill in the blank: The powers and rights of the States cannot be altered without ___ consent. |
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The States'  |
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What happens after an amendment bill is passed by Parliament? |
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After the amendment bill is passed, it is sent to the President for assent, who cannot send it back for reconsideration.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Constitution should be amendable to rectify any ___ or ___ that may be discovered. |
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Mistakes; shortcomings  |
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What are the two types of special majorities required to amend the Constitution? |
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The amendment bill must receive at least half of the total strength of the House and two-thirds of those participating in the voting.  |
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Fill in the blanks: To ensure amendments related to the distribution of powers between the central government and the states, the amendment bill must be passed by the legislatures of at least ___ of the states. |
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Half  |
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True or False: A joint session of Parliament is permitted to pass an amendment bill. |
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False. Both Houses of Parliament must separately pass the amendment bill.  |
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What fundamental principle underlies the amending process of the Indian Constitution? |
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The amending process should have extensive support among political parties and parliamentarians.  |
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Riddle: I change with time and politics, sometimes seen as too flexible. I have been altered 93 times within 55 years. What am I? |
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The Constitution of India.  |
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Why have there been so many amendments to the Indian Constitution? |
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There have been frequent amendments due to political considerations and the need to adapt to changing political circumstances and societal needs.  |
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Fill in the blank: The anti-defection amendment is known as the ___ amendment. |
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52nd  |
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What is the significance of the 73rd and 74th amendments? |
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They were introduced to enhance and clarify the scope of local self-governance in rural and urban areas.  |
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What is the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case in relation to the Indian Constitution? |
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The Kesavananda Bharati case established that no amendment can violate the fundamental structure of the Constitution, thereby limiting the Parliament's authority to alter certain key principles of the Constitution. |
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