Practice Judiciary And Parliament (6.6) - Judiciary - CBSE 11 Indian Constitution at Work

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Question 1.
What does the independence of judiciary mean?
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Think about why judges can’t be influenced by politics.
Question 2.
What is judicial review?
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Consider what happens if a law violates the Constitution.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of judicial review?
- To approve all laws passed by Parliament
- To validate the actions of the executive
- To ensure laws comply with the Constitution
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Think about why we have checks and balances.
4Question 4.
True or False: The judiciary has the power to amend the Constitution.
- True
- False
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Consider the separation of powers.
Question 5.
Considering recent cases, discuss how judicial activism can impact the interpretations of laws related to environmental issues.
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Look at cases of PIL regarding pollution.
Question 6.
Evaluate the balance of power between the judiciary and Parliament in light of the Kesavananda Bharati ruling.
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Think about the implications for constitutional amendments.

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