Practice Types Of Amendments (5.2) - The Constitution

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of amending the Constitution?
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Think about why laws need to adapt over time.
Question 2.
What is one characteristic of a simple amendment?
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Consider the voting process.
3Question 3.
What is a simple amendment?
- Requires a three-fourth majority in Parliament
- Requires a simple majority in Parliament
- Requires no votes
- Requires a majority and state consent
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Consider what a 'simple majority' means.
4Question 4.
True or False: A special amendment can be passed with only Parliament's agreement.
- True
- False
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Think about how states are involved.
Question 5.
Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of allowing simple amendments in a Constitution.
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Think about what hastily made changes could lead to.
Question 6.
Discuss the impact of the 42nd Amendment on the balance of power within the Indian political system.
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Consider how amendments impact governance structures.

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