Constitution

Question 1

What are the objectives of the constitution?

Answer 1

To uphold the ideals of the country, to bridge the gap between majority and minority, to define the nature of a country’s political system and to promote public agenda over personal agenda.

Question 2

What is a polity?

Answer 2

A polity is a country with an organised political structure, for example, India is a democratic polity.

Question 3

What is majority tyranny?

Answer 3

Majority tyranny is when a majority overtakes a minority, there are two types of tyranny, Inter Community domination and Intra community domination.

Question 4

Creation of the constitution

Answer 4

The constituent assembly met for 3 periodic years after 1946 to create the constitution.

Question 5

Five key features of the constitution

Answer 5

Secular Farmers Fund Parliaments Separately.
Secularism, Federalism, Fundamental Rights, Parliamentary Form of Government, Separation of Powers.

Question 6

Secularism

Answer 6

Religious tolerance, separating religion from the state, religious diversity.

Question 7

Fundamental Rights

Answer 7

Conscience of the constitution, against arbitrary and absolute exercise of power by the state

Question 8

Directive Principles Of State Policy

Answer 8

To reduce poverty by enforcing laws and socioeconomic reforms.

Question 9

Federalism

Answer 9

Existence of more than 1 level of government, handling population, needs of each state.

Question 10

Parliamentary Form of Government

Answer 10

Universal Adult Suffrage - Voting rights

Question 11

Separation of powers

Answer 11

Legislative, executive, judiciary. Balance power and avoid misuse of it.