What is the purpose of a constitution in a democratic country?

To outline the framework for governance and define the rights and duties of citizens and the government.

Fill in the blank: The process of creating a constitution that reflects the will of the people is known as ______.

Constitutional design

True or False: Nelson Mandela was released from prison after serving 10 years of his life sentence.

False. Nelson Mandela was released after 28 years in prison.

Riddle: I am the supreme law of the land, established by the people, and I guide the government. What am I?

The Constitution

What key principle does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution emphasize regarding its origin?

It emphasizes that the Constitution has been enacted by the people through their representatives.

Which amendment category requires a special majority and approval from at least 50% of the state legislatures?

Third category amendments.

Fill in the blank: The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India was held on ______.

December 6, 1946

True or False: The apartheid system in South Africa was primarily aimed at benefiting the black population.

False. The apartheid system aimed to benefit the white population at the expense of the non-white groups.

What was one major influence on the drafting of the Indian Constitution?

The experience with British legislative institutions.

Riddle: I am a key document that outlines rights and responsibilities, ensuring no one is above the law. What am I?

The Constitution

True or False: Mahatma Gandhi was a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution.

False. Mahatma Gandhi was not a part of the Constituent Assembly.

What does the term 'sovereign' imply in the context of the Indian Constitution?

It implies that the people have the supreme right to make decisions on internal and external matters without external interference.

Riddle: I am a system of governance where the head of state is elected, not hereditary. What am I?

A Republic