Constitution And Government Flashcards
Write the root word of constitution
Latin word constitute- which means an act of establishing (to frame or to compose)
What is constitution
The Constitution means the basic structure, organization of the state and government. It contains the fundamental principles of the government.
What is constitutional government?
A government that is run purely on the basis of constitutional provisions is called a constitutional government.
What is written constitution?
A written constitution is one which has been deliberately written by the constituent assembly
What is unwritten constitution?
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
What is rigid constitution ?
A constitution which cannot be amended easily in the same way as that of passing an ordinary law is known as rigid constitution.
What is flexible constitution?
A constitution which can be amended easily in the same way as that of passing the ordinary laws is known as flexible constitution
Give the best example for written constitution
The constitution of India was framed and adopted by the constituent assembly of India (1946-1949)
Give the best example of unwritten constitution
The UK constitution is the only example foreign re unwritten constitution. it is generally called a child of accidents
Give the best example for rigid constitution
The constitutions of USA Russia and Switzerland are the best examples of rigid constitutions.
Give the best example for a flexible constitution
The constitution of UK is the best example of flexible constitution
Give the meaning of direct democracy
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.
Give an example for direct democracy
Direct democracy existed in ancient Greek cities though not in practice no, a few cantons of Switzerland are following direct democracy .
Give the meaning of indirect democracy
When people elect their representatives and delegate their power to them for excising authority, such practises are called indirect or representative democracy.
Give an example of indirect democracy
India, USA, Australia
Define constitution (2M)
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.
WRITE, the meaning of constitutional government (2M)
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.
Define written constitution 2M
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.
Define unwritten constitution. 2M
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
Define rigid constitution 2M
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.
Define flexible constitution
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.
Write the meaning of democratic government 2M
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.
Significance of constitution 5M
- Essential for internal and external security of the nation to maintain law and order and smooth running of administration.
- It regulates the arbitrary authority of the government and helps for the development of the people.
- The severity of the countries is expressed through national and international policies to gain a place in the world forum.
- By incorporating the provisions in the Constitution, it protects the fundamental rights of the people.
- It is a standard of reference for the generations to come and act as a mirror of the country.
- It makes the people wiser to formulate necessary laws for changing condition without harming the basic structure by providing procedure for amendment
Describe the characteristics of constitutional government
1 Supremacy of the Constitution
2 Equality before law
3 Protection of individual liberty
4 Representative government
