Practice Why Have There Been So Many Amendments? (9.4)

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Question 1.
What does it mean when we say the Constitution is a living document?
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Think about adaptability and evolution.
Question 2.
Name one reason why the Constitution might be amended.
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Consider societal changes.
3Question 3.
Why is the Indian Constitution referred to as a living document?
- It has different versions.
- It can be rewritten.
- It can be amended.
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Think about how it adapts to new circumstances.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Constitution cannot be amended.
- True
- False
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Consider the adaptation to new situations.
Question 5.
Analyze a specific amendment and discuss its implications on Indian governance. How did it reflect the socio-political climate at the time?
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Look at the historical context of the time.
Question 6.
Debate the merits of having a Constitution with numerous amendments versus a stable one with few changes. What are the pros and cons?
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Consider examples from countries with various amendment practices.

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