Constitutional Design — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

What is Amnesty International?

What is the mechanism by which people can choose their representatives and change them if they wish to?

Which two houses form the parliament of our country?

How is Rule of Law considered the foundation of any democracy?

Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
The country took loan from international agencies. One of the conditions for giving loan was that the government would reduce its expenses on education and health.

Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people?
Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.

1. In a Parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister.
2. Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the council of Minister even before the expiry of their term.
3. Since the Prime Minister in appointed by the president there is no need for it.
4. Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election.

Of all the institutions that we have studied in this chapter, name the one that exercises the powers on each of the following matters.

1. Decision on allocation of money for developing infrastructure like roads, irrigation etc. and different welfare activities for the citizens.
2. Considers the recommendation of a Committee on a law to regulate the stock exchange.
3. Decides on a legal dispute between two state governments.
4. Implements the decision to provide relief for the victims of an earthquake.

Who is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

What is fraternity in the constitution?

Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
All the citizens of the country have right to vote. Elections are held regularly.