G8-POLI-L1 The Indian Constitution

What are the constitutive rules of a game?

• Rules that define the nature of a country's political system
• Rules that differentiate one game from another
• Rules that protect citizens against the misuse of State power
• Rules that govern decision-making within a society

What is the purpose of a Constitution?

• To define the nature of a country's political system
• To protect citizens against the misuse of State power
• To establish rules and principles for governance
• All of the above

Why did the people of Nepal adopt a new Constitution in 2015?

• To establish a monarchy
• To reflect the ideals of the country they wanted
• To protect the rights of minorities
• To prevent the misuse of State power

What is the purpose of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?

• To protect citizens against the misuse of State power
• To guarantee the rights of minorities
• To ensure social and economic reforms
• All of the above

What is the significance of federalism in the Indian Constitution?

• It ensures decisions are made only by the central government
• It allows for multiple levels of government in the country
• It protects the rights of minorities
• It guarantees universal adult suffrage

What is the role of the judiciary in the Indian Constitution?

• To implement laws and run the government
• To make decisions on issues of national concern
• To exercise different powers from the legislature and executive
• To protect citizens against the misuse of State power

What are the two-fold objectives of Fundamental Rights?

• To protect citizens against the misuse of State power
• To ensure laws are binding upon every authority
• To guarantee the rights of individuals and minorities
• To reduce poverty through social and economic reforms

What is the purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?

• To protect citizens against the misuse of State power
• To ensure laws are binding upon every authority
• To guarantee the rights of individuals and minorities
• To institute laws and policies for social and economic reforms

What is the role of representation in a democratic government?

• To ensure decisions are made by elected representatives
• To protect citizens against the misuse of State power
• To guarantee the rights of minorities
• To reduce poverty through social and economic reforms

What was the role of the Constituent Assembly in writing the Indian Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy
• To reflect the ideals of the country they wanted
• To protect the rights of minorities
• To draft and write the Constitution