11th NCERT Political Science Part 2 Chapter 9
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– Dissatisfaction with the Constitution among the public
– Principle of public opinion governing decision-making behind parliamentary majority【4:0†source】.
– Amending procedure based on broad support among political parties and parliamentarians【4:0†source】.
– Ratification by States required for amendments related to distribution of powers between States and the central government【4:0†source】.
– Federal nature of the Constitution ensuring the protection of States' powers and participation in the amendment process【4:0†source】.
– Principles of special majority and people's participation in the amendment processes in modern constitutions【4:0†source】.
– Constitution as a living document requiring modifications according to the needs of the time【4:2†source】.
– Constitution's amendment procedure highlighting the importance of elected representatives making final decisions【4:2†source】.
– Requirement for special majority in both Houses of Parliament for constitutional amendments【4:1†source】.
– Amendments in modern constitutions requiring special majority and people's participation【4:3†source】.
– Balance between flexibility and rigidity in the Indian Constitution's amendment process【4:3†source】.
– Classification of amendments into technical or administrative, clarificatory, and substantial modifications【4:4†source】.
– Criticism of the number of amendments to the Indian Constitution and the need for modifications over time【4:4†source】.
Why does a constitution need to be amended from time to time?
A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution.
Can the Judiciary initiate the process of constitutional amendment?
False. The Judiciary cannot initiate the process of constitutional amendment but can effectively change the Constitution by interpreting it differently.
What was the controversy surrounding the 42nd amendment to the Indian Constitution?
The 42nd amendment was controversial because it was made during a national emergency and without the support of special majority, without ratification by State legislatures, and contained controversial provisions.
Explain the theory of basic structure and correct the incorrect statements.
The theory of basic structure states that the legislature can amend all parts of the Constitution except the basic structure. The judiciary has defined which aspects of the Constitution can be termed as the basic structure and which cannot. This theory first found expression in the Kesavananda Bharati case and has been discussed in subsequent judgments.
What criteria determine if a constitutional amendment is non-controversial?
If many amendments were made during a certain period with no real differences among the parties, the amendments were non-controversial and parties had an agreement on the subject of amendments.
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