Practice Upholding The Constitution (2.6) - The Judiciary - ICSE 12 Political Science

Practice: Upholding the Constitution

Lesson 2.6The Judiciary

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is judicial review?
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Think about how courts check the legality of laws.
Question 2.
Name one fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution.
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Consider the basic human rights listed in the Constitution.
3Question 3.
What does judicial review involve?
- It checks for legislative compliance
- It reviews law enforcement agencies
- It examines laws for constitutionality
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Focus on the role of the judiciary.
4Question 4.
True or False: The judiciary can strike down laws passed by the legislature.
- True
- False
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Think about the balance of powers.
Question 5.
Suppose a new law is passed that restricts press freedom in your country. Analyze how the judiciary might respond to this law in terms of judicial review.
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Consider the principles of free speech outlined in the Constitution.
Question 6.
Evaluate a recent case where the judiciary played a pivotal role in protecting a citizen's fundamental rights. What was the outcome, and how did it reflect the judiciary's commitment to upholding the Constitution?
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Look for high-profile Supreme Court rulings in news articles.

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