Constitution: As A Living Document
How a constitution must be ‘rigid’ as well as ‘flexible’ at the same time?
Flexible means open to changes and rigid means resistant to changes or modified is called flexible, while the constitution which are very difficult to amend, are described as rigid. A constitution is a living document. It has to reflect the changing needs and aspirations of the people. For the smooth working of the democracy. a proper balance should be established. The constitution must be amended if so required. But it must be protected from unnecessary and frequent changes.
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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.
Briefly describe the constitutional development in France.
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