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CHAPTER - THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
CLASS-8
SUBJECT- SOCIAL STUDIES (CIVICS)
Questions 1. What do you mean by constitution?
Answer:
Constitution means a set of Written rules that are accepted by all the people living together in a country.
Question2. Mention the key features of the Indian Constitution.
Answer:
Key features of the Indian Constitution are:
1. Federalism
2. Parliamentary form of government
3. Separation of powers
4. Fundamental rights
5. secularism
Question 3. Why does a democratic country need a Constitution?
Answer:
A democratic country needs a constitution because
- In a democracy people choose their representatives and the leaders might misuse their powers. Constitution provides safeguards against this.
- In a democracy, the constitution ensures that the dominant group does not use power against less powerful groups.
- The constitution guarantees fundamental rights to the citizens for their social, economic, and political welfare.
Question 4. What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?
Answer:
If there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives then:
- These leaders (representatives) might misuse their authority.
- This misuse of authority can result in gross injustice and mismanagement.
Question 5. Listed below are the key features of the Indian Constitution. Write two sentences, in your own words, on why you think this feature is an important key feature of
- Federalism
- Separation of Powers
- Fundamental Rights
- Parliamentary Form of Government
Answer:
- Federalism:
Federalism means more than one level of government in the country. India has a 3 tier government. India needs a 3 tier government because of the diverse religious and cultural composition of its citizens. A government in the centre alone could not be effective for everyone. - Separation of Powers:
In order to prevent the misuse of power by the elected representative the constitution advocate Separation of powers. Each branch of the government has its powers fixed by the Constitution. The Constitution ensures that a balance of power is maintained between the Legislature Executive and the Judiciary. - Fundamental Rights:
Fundamental Rights guarantees the rights of individuals against the State as well as against other individuals. It protects minority communities and guarantees rights against the majority. - Parliamentary Form of Government:
In a Parliamentary form of government, the constitution guarantees universal adult franchise for all citizens. That is, all adults have a right to vote, irrespective of whether they are poor or rich, educated or uneducated, a Hindu, Muslim or a Christian. The idea of a universal adult franchise is based on equality.
Question 6. What means Secularism?
Answer:
Secularism means there is no official religion of the state.
All are free to choose any religion.
All are free to promote their religion without harming other religions.
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