Quarterly exam-civics Ls-17,18 Flashcards
Define constitution.
Constitution is a comprehensive document which contains a set of rules according to which the government of our country runs.
State 2 points about the significance of the constitution.
- Regulates the power of the three organs of government and states how the three organs are interrelated.
- It assumes special importance as it moderates relations between the government and the governmed.
When was the constitution adoped and by which assembly?
The constitution was adopted on 26th Novermber 1949 by the constituent assembly.
When did the constitution came in to effect?
26th January 1950
What are the three organs of the government?
Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
Constitution is flexible. True or False
True
Indian who later become the citizens of other country are termed as ______.
Overseas Citizens of India.
Citizenship amendment act was taken place in which year?
2003
Define Non-Resident citizens.
Indians who reside in our countries while still retaining their Indian citizenship.
Universal adult franchise is also called as______.
Universal adult suffrage
What are the fundamental rights?
pg 178
Which article guarentees six basin freedoms to all its citizens?
article 19
What are the six basic freedoms?
pg 178,179
Where are the fundamental rights and duties mentioned in the constitution?
Fundamental rights- Part III Article 12-32
Fundamental duties- Part IV Article 51A by 42nd amendment act in year 1976.
What are the fundamental duties?
Pg 183
