Constitution And Government

Question 1

Write the root word of constitution

Answer 1

Latin word constitute- which means an act of establishing (to frame or to compose)

Question 2

What is constitution

Answer 2

The Constitution means the basic structure, organization of the state and government. It contains the fundamental principles of the government.

Question 3

What is constitutional government?

Answer 3

A government that is run purely on the basis of constitutional provisions is called a constitutional government.

Question 4

What is written constitution?

Answer 4

A written constitution is one which has been deliberately written by the constituent assembly

Question 5

What is unwritten constitution?

Answer 5

In unwritten constitution, most of the provisions are not written down but the administration of the country is carried on by the customs, traditions,usages, convention and practice

Question 6

What is rigid constitution ?

Answer 6

A constitution which cannot be amended easily in the same way as that of passing an ordinary law is known as rigid constitution.

Question 7

What is flexible constitution?

Answer 7

A constitution which can be amended easily in the same way as that of passing the ordinary laws is known as flexible constitution

Question 8

Give the best example for written constitution

Answer 8

The constitution of India was framed and adopted by the constituent assembly of India (1946-1949)

Question 9

Give the best example of unwritten constitution

Answer 9

The UK constitution is the only example foreign re unwritten constitution. it is generally called a child of accidents

Question 10

Give the best example for rigid constitution

Answer 10

The constitutions of USA Russia and Switzerland are the best examples of rigid constitutions.

Question 11

Give the best example for a flexible constitution

Answer 11

The constitution of UK is the best example of flexible constitution

Question 12

Give the meaning of direct democracy

Answer 12

Direct democracy is a form of government where people directly participate in express their well on public affairs. This state can exist and function only in small states with limited population.

Question 13

Give an example for direct democracy

Answer 13

Direct democracy existed in ancient Greek cities though not in practice no, a few cantons of Switzerland are following direct democracy .

Question 14

Give the meaning of indirect democracy

Answer 14

When people elect their representatives and delegate their power to them for excising authority, such practises are called indirect or representative democracy.

Question 15

Give an example of indirect democracy

Answer 15

India, USA, Australia

Question 16

Define constitution (2M)

Answer 16

According to Aristotle, the arrangement of powers in the state, especially of the supreme power, the root word of the term constitution is derived from Latin word constitute which means an act of establishing something or to frame in political science. Constitution means the basic structure, organisation of state and government.

Question 17

WRITE, the meaning of constitutional government (2M)

Answer 17

A government that is run purely on the basis of constitutional provisions is called a constitutional government. This government rules and policies are limited by constitution. The authority of government is determined by constitution, excise of governmental power, protection of individual, liberties, and interest of citizens in general in accordance to the Constitution. The core element of this is the exercise of rule of law.

Question 18

Define written constitution 2M

Answer 18

Written constitution is one which has been deliberately written by the constant assembly. According to prof CF.strong “written constitution is in the form of a document which has a special sanctity.” the basic principles, organisation of the government and rights of citizens are written down. It consist of one document in India, USA, and in several documents in Sweden and France.

Question 19

Define unwritten constitution. 2M

Answer 19

According to professor CF, strong, “a constitution is generally called if it was grown up on the basis of customs rather than written law in unwritten constitution”. Most of the provisions are not written out, but the administration of the country is carried on by customs, traditions, usages, conventions, and practises, the Constitution of UK is the only example for an unwritten constitution

Question 20

Define rigid constitution 2M

Answer 20

According to professor, Garner, “rigid constitution are those which legally stand over and above ordinary laws, and which may be amended by different processes”. A constitution which cannot be amended easily in the same way as that of passing an ordinary law is known as rigid constitution. In this type, a special method for amendment is adopted. The Constitution of USA, Russia, and Switzerland are the best example for rigid constitution.

Question 21

Define flexible constitution

Answer 21

According to prof Gardner, “the flexible constitution, places, constitutional law, and ordinary law on the same footing.” A constitution which can be amended easily in the same way as that of passing the ordinary laws is known as flexible constitution. The constitution of UK is the best example for flexible constitution.

Question 22

Write the meaning of democratic government 2M

Answer 22

According to Abraham Lincoln, “it is a government of the people by the people and for the people” the term democracy is derived from the Greeks “demos” and “Kratos”, which means people and power. The democracy means power of the people. The word democracy conveys different meanings and ideas. The word democracy is known to all, but it cannot be explained clearly and comprehensively, hence, the meaning and implication of democracy is to be discussed in its own connotation.

Question 23

Significance of constitution 5M

Answer 23

1. Essential for internal and external security of the nation to maintain law and order and smooth running of administration.
2. It regulates the arbitrary authority of the government and helps for the development of the people.
3. The severity of the countries is expressed through national and international policies to gain a place in the world forum.
4. By incorporating the provisions in the Constitution, it protects the fundamental rights of the people.
5. It is a standard of reference for the generations to come and act as a mirror of the country.
6. It makes the people wiser to formulate necessary laws for changing condition without harming the basic structure by providing procedure for amendment

Question 24

Describe the characteristics of constitutional government

Answer 24

1 Supremacy of the Constitution
2 Equality before law
3 Protection of individual liberty
4 Representative government

Question 25

What is dictatorial govt?

Answer 25

A dictatorship is a govt based on force and coercion. It is form of government in which all the powers of the government are concerning a person or group of persons or a party. These are non constitutional regimes which do not recognise individual freedom

Question 26

Give an example of modern dictatorship

Answer 26

Kamal Pasha of turkey, Mussolini of Italy, hitler of Germany, polpot of Cambodia

Question 27

What is modern dictatorship?

Answer 27

Modern dictatorship is permanent and, they capture power as a result of revolution or force and remain in power as long as they are powerful.

Question 28

Give an example for ancient dictatorship

Answer 28

Romans used to appoint a dictator gaining him supreme power to meet the crisis. Once the crisis was resolved his powers were discarded.

Question 29

What is parliamentary govt

Answer 29

The parliamentary system originated in the UK. This system is also known as responsible executive as the executive is the creation of the parliament and is responsible to it. It is also called as Non fixed executive as the executive remains in power so long as it enjoys the confidence of the legislature.

Question 30

Give an example for parliamentary govt

Answer 30

The parliamentary system originated in the UK

Question 31

What is presidential govt

Answer 31

It is called the presidential government because in this system president is a supreme head of the state another words the office of the head of the Government and head of state a combined together this system is also known as not parliament re because there is relation between the legislative and executive branch of the government it is also called this executive as it any of the president is fixed and he cannot be terminated before the stipulated term of 4 years

Question 32

Give an example for the presidential govt.

Answer 32

The presidential system originated in the USA

Question 33

What is root word of federation

Question 34

What is federal government

Question 35

What is unitary government

Question 36

Give an example for unitary government