Constitutional Design

Question 1

Apartheid

Answer 1

The official policy of racial separation and ill treatment of Blacks followed by the government of South Africa between 1948 and 1989.

Question 2

Clause

Answer 2

A distinct section of a document

Question 3

Constituent Assembly

Answer 3

An assembly of people’s representatives that write the constitution for a country

Question 4

Constitution

Answer 4

Supreme law of a country, containing fundamental rules governing the politics and society in a country

Question 5

Constitutional Amendment

Answer 5

A change in the constitution made by the supreme legislative body in a country (parliament in India’s case)

Question 6

Draft

Answer 6

A preliminary version of a legal document

Question 7

Philosophy

Answer 7

The most fundamental principles underlying one’s thoughts and actions

Question 8

Preamble

Answer 8

An introductory statement in a Constitution which states the reasons and guiding values of a Constitution

Question 9

Treason

Answer 9

The offence of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance.

Question 10

Tryst

Answer 10

A meeting or meeting place that has been agreed upon.

Question 11

We, the People of India

Answer 11

The constitution has been drawn up and enacted by the people through their representatives, and not handed down to them by a king or any outside powers.

Question 12

Sovereign

Answer 12

People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate government of India.

Question 13

Socialist

Answer 13

Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society. Government should regulate the ownership of land and industry to reduce socio - economic inequalities.

Question 14

Secular

Answer 14

Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion. But there is no official religion. Government treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect.

Question 15

Democratic

Answer 15

A form of government where people enjoy equal political rights, elect their rulers and hold them accountable. The government is run according to some basic rules.

Question 16

Republic

Answer 16

The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.

Question 17

Justice

Answer 17

Citizens cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of caste, religion and gender. Social inequalities have to be reduced. Government should work for the welfare of all, especially of the disadvantaged groups.

Question 18

Liberty

Answer 18

There are no unreasonable restrictions on the citizens in what they think, how they wish to express their thoughts and the way they wish to follow up their thoughts in action.

Question 19

Equality

Answer 19

All are equal before the law. The traditional social inequalities have to be ended. The government should ensure equal opportunity for all.