Practice Defender Of The Constitution (4.1) - The Judiciary

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Question 1.
What does judicial review mean?
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Think about the role of the court in reviewing laws.
Question 2.
What is a Public Interest Litigation?
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Think about actions taken for the benefit of society.
3Question 3.
What is the judiciary's role in protecting the Constitution?
- To create laws
- To enforce laws
- To interpret and enforce the Constitution
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Think about the core functions of the judiciary.
4Question 4.
True or False: The judiciary can strike down laws that violate the Constitution.
- True
- False
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Recall the power of judicial review.
Question 5.
Assess the implications of a law that restricts the freedom of speech. How would the judiciary respond to ensure constitutional compliance?
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Consider the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Public Interest Litigation in addressing environmental issues. Provide examples of cases where PIL has made a significant impact.
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Think about landmark cases that have been decided using PIL.

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