Constitution: Why and How? — Political Science STD 11 Humanities — Question

State whether the following statements about a constitution are True or False.
Constitutions are written documents about formation and power of the government.

Read the following statements: Match them with the different jurisdictions the Supreme Court can exercise - Original, Appellate, and Advisory.

• Court rejected the appeal by people against the eviction from the dam site.

Which of the following violate the principles of equality? And why?
Every child in class will read the text of the play by turn.

Think which of the following statements would be correct. State why.

• Federalism enhances the possibility of people from different regions to interact without the fear of one’s culture being imposed upon them by others.

Write True/ False against the following statements.
Elected representatives alone have the power to amend the Constitution.

Write True/ False against the following statements.
The President cannot send back an amendment bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.

Which of these is not a function of the constitution?

1. It gives a guarantee of the rights of the citizen.
2. It marks out different spheres of power for different branches of government.
3. It ensures that good people come to power.
4. It gives expression to some shared values.

The following are certain laws. Are they connected with any value? If yes, then what is the underlying value? Give reasons.
There shall be no begar or forced labour.

Here are some arguments in favour of the right to vote for women. Which of these are consistent with the idea of equality? Give reasons.
Women constitute half of humanity. You cannot subjugate them for long by denying them the right to vote.

The following statements are true/ false about Political theory?
It explains the meanings of concepts like equality and freedom.