Practice Balanced Institutional Design (1.3.3) - Constitution: Why and How?

Practice: Balanced institutional design

Lesson 1.3.3Constitution: Why and How?

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Question 1.
What is meant by 'subversion' in a constitutional context?
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Think about how one group might try to overpower another.
Question 2.
What are the main institutions mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
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Recall the three branches of government.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of checks and balances?
- A. To enhance a single institution's power
- B. To prevent any group from gaining too much power
- C. To simplify the law-making process
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Think about the interactions between different branches of government.
4Question 4.
True or False: A rigid constitution is always better than a flexible constitution.
- True
- False
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Consider the ability to respond to societal changes.
Question 5.
Critically analyze the concept of 'checks and balances' in the Indian Constitution and discuss its effectiveness in a real-world scenario. Provide specific examples.
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Cite real cases of judicial intervention.
Question 6.
Assess the implications of a constitution that lacks flexibility on a society's governance. What potential problems could arise, and how might these be mitigated?
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Consider historical instances where rigidity led to protests.

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