Easy level
List one difference between Rights and Claims
Claims:Claims refer to demands or assertions made by individuals or groups, often based on their rights or perceived entitlements. A claim is something one believes they deserve or should have, which might be based on a right, a contract, or a moral principle.Example: A worker's claim for unpaid wages, or a tenant's claim for a security deposit refund.
List all the six Fundamental Rights.
Define the purpose of Writs.
A writ is a formal written order issued by a legal authority, typically a court, directing someone to perform or refrain from performing a specific act. Writs are used to enforce rights, provide remedies, or command specific actions. In the context of the Indian Constitution, writs are particularly important as they serve as legal instruments to protect the Fundamental Rights of individuals.
Which article is associated with Right to Constitutional Remedies?
Article 32
Give any three reasons for democracy as a system of governance.
Arguments for Democracy:
1. A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government.
2. Democracy improves the quality of decision-making.
3. Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.
What does Right to Freedom entail?
Protection of Right to
– freedom of speech and expression;
– assemble peacefully;
– form associations/unions;
– move freely throughout the territory of India;
– reside and settle in any part of India; – practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
Which Right is called the soul of the Indian Constitution? Who said it and Why?
The right referred to as the "soul of the Indian Constitution" by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is the Right to Constitutional Remedies. This right is enshrined in Article 32 of the Indian Constitution.
Dr. Ambedkar regarded Article 32 as the most important article in the Constitution because it ensures that the fundamental rights of citizens are not mere words on paper but can be enforced through the judiciary.
Give any two examples where rights were not given to all citizens right from the inception of the country.
1. Until 2015, in Saudi Arabia women did not have the right to vote.
2. Estonia has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people belonging to Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote.
3.In Fiji, the electoral system is such that the vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of an Indian-Fijian.
The Constitution of USA is ______ and _______.
Explain the words you choose for the blanks
Explain Rigid and Enacted/ written constitution.
List any four features of Indian democracy
1. Free and Fair Elections
2. Citizens as major decision makers
3. Rule of Law/Constitution
4. Fundamental Rights
Give me four reasons why democracy is not the best form of governance.
1. Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability.
2. Leads to corruption- based on electoral competition
3. No Morality in Politics
4. Delays in Decision making
Why was Right to Property removed? What famous judicial case is associated with this right? What is its current status?
It was removed as a result of several changes in the law (land reforms) The government can take the land for Public welfare.
Kesavanandabharti Case
It is a legal right under Article 300A
Differentiate between the type of constitutions based on:
1. origin
2. Amending process
Origin - Evolved and Enacted
Amending Process- Rigid and Flexible
Explain what are non- democratic regimes by providing examples.
Dictatorship
Autocracy
Totalitarian regimes
Military rule (Coup)
Aristocracy
What is NHRC? When was it formed? What are its functions?What is one limitation of its powers.
National Human Rights Commission
1993
To report violations of Human Rights
It cant punish anyone who is guilt. It can just direct the case towards the judiciary.