Practice Amendments Through Political Consensus (9.4.3)

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of amending the Constitution?
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Think about why laws need to change over time.
Question 2.
What does political consensus mean?
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It involves collaboration and agreement.
3Question 3.
What is the primary aim of constitutional amendments?
- To maintain the status quo
- To reflect changing societal needs
- To complicate the Constitution
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Think about why laws need to adapt.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Constitution is a static document and can never change.
- True
- False
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Remember, it evolves with the times.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the amendment process might be different if India did not have a mechanism for political consensus. Discuss possible scenarios.
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Consider the importance of agreement in a democratic society.
Question 6.
Propound an argument for and against the idea that judicial review should limit the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
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Think about examples from current events regarding legislative and judicial power.

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