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Constitution: As A Living Document
What is the significance of the ‘Ratification by States’ for amending certain provisions of the Constitution?
When an amendment aims to modify an article related to federal structure, the Fundamental Rights, or articles related to representation, the amendment bill must be passed by at least half of the State Legislatures before it comes into effect. Such a regimen ensures a greater or wider consensus in the polity. Fundamental Right from the basic structure of the Constitution. So it becomes tough for the Parliament to get away with any short of amendments. Provisions related to the Federal Structure affect the States directly.
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Give the examples of some of the countries in which people initiate or approve amendments to the constitution.
For making the following amendments to the constitution of India, what conditions need to be fulfilled?
(a) Citizenship clause.
(b) Right to freedom of religion.
(c) Changes in the union list.
(d) Changes in state boundaries.
(e) Provision regarding Election Commission.
How many times the former Soviet Union had formal new constitutions? What is the present position of Russia in this regard?
Is it true that the good Indians have intended a very good and suitable constitution? Mention only two points to prove goodness of our country's constitution.
Who can amend the constitution? How can it do this? Mention the three provisions in this regard.
Write a brief note on “unity and integrity of the nation,” as given in the Indian Constitution.
Explain the term fraternity.
What is meant by the term 'Republic' as given in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?
Write a short note on the word ‘Democratic’ used in the Preamble of Indian Constitution.
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