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Political Science

Constitution as a Living Document

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In this Class 11 Political Science topic from Part 1: Indian Constitution at Work, students explore why the Constitution is called a living document. They learn how constitutional amendments, judicial interpretation, democratic debate, and changing social needs allow its provisions to remain relevant while preserving core values. The topic also examines the balance between continuity and change, the role of institutions in interpreting constitutional principles, and how citizens engage with the Constitution in a functioning democracy.

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01 What does the Constitution being a living document mean for students?

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02 Which statement best expresses the essence of the living nature of the Constitution?

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03 Why is the Constitution called a living document?

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04 Which article mainly provides the amendment procedure in the Indian Constitution?

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05 Why are amendments needed in a Constitution?

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06 Why is the Indian Constitution not completely rigid?

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07 Why is the Indian Constitution not completely flexible?

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08 Why does a Constitution need both stability and changeability?

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09 What is the role of the judiciary in interpreting the Constitution?

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10 What is the simple meaning of the basic structure doctrine?

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11 Which institution developed the basic structure doctrine?

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12 Who mainly has the power to amend the Constitution?

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13 When is a special majority generally used?

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14 Why is the consent of states needed in some constitutional amendments?

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15 Why is the Preamble considered important?

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16 Why is a living Constitution useful for citizens?

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17 What is the main difference between a constitutional amendment and an ordinary law?

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18 Judicial review is related to what?

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19 What does constitutional supremacy mean?

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20 Why was the amendment process not made too easy?

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21 Why was the amendment process not made too difficult?

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22 What is the most democratic basis of change in the Indian Constitution?

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23 Which is a major method that keeps the Constitution living?

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24 How does judicial interpretation make the Constitution living?

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25 What is the benefit of a balanced amendment system in the Indian Constitution?

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