Amendment of the Constitution
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Amendment of the Constitution starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the basic structure doctrine as laid down by the Supreme Court of India.
Describe the procedure for amending the Constitution of India under Article 368.
Describe the role of the President of India in the process of constitutional amendment.
Discuss the impact of the Kesavananda Bharati case on the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
Explain the difference between a simple majority and a special majority in the context of constitutional amendments in India.
Explain the importance of the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, in the context of Fundamental Rights.
Explain the significance of the 24th Amendment Act, 1971.
Explain why certain amendments require ratification by the State Legislatures.
What is the minimum number of readings required for a Constitutional Amendment Bill in each House of Parliament? (1) One (2) Two (3) Three (4) Four
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for amendment of the Constitution? (1) Article 352 (2) Article 368 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 356
Which case established the basic structure doctrine in India? (1) Golaknath v. State of Punjab (2) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (3) Minerva Mills v. Union of India (4) Shankari Prasad v. Union of India
Which of the following amendments is known as the 'Mini Constitution'? (1) 24th Amendment (2) 42nd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 52nd Amendment
Fill in the blank: An amendment that seeks to change federal provisions requires ratification by not less than ________ of the State Legislatures.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act, 1951, was the first amendment to the Indian Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act, 1971, abolished the privy purses of former rulers of Indian states.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act, 1976, inserted the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' into the Preamble.
Can a Constitutional Amendment Bill be introduced in the State Legislatures? Yes or No.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Indian Constitution provides for only one method of amendment.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The President of India can refuse to give assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Supreme Court can declare a constitutional amendment invalid if it violates the basic structure of the Constitution.
