Practice Emergency Powers (3.4) - The Executive

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Question 1.
What is meant by emergency powers?
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Think about what the President can do in emergencies.
Question 2.
List the three types of emergencies in India.
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Remember the acronym 'NSF'.
3Question 3.
What is the minimum requirement for a national emergency declaration?
- War
- Economic slowdown
- Political unrest
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Think about situations that demand immediate action.
4Question 4.
True or False: Parliament has no role in approving a national emergency.
- True
- False
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Consider checks and balances in governance.
Question 5.
Discuss the long-term effects of declaring an emergency for more than a year. What institutional checks are necessary to prevent abuse of power?
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Think about how society reacts to extended power.
Question 6.
Evaluate historical instances where emergency powers were misused. What lessons can be learned?
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Reflect on any significant historical events during emergencies.

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