Civics
The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and judicial independence)
Practice questions
What is the importance of appeal from High Court to Supreme Court?Why is judiciary's power to check legality of government policies necessary?What is the relation between independence of courts and rule of law?What effect can delay in judiciary have on citizens?Why is judiciary considered powerful but limited institution?What is most necessary to maintain public trust in judiciary?What is the democratic importance of India's whole judicial system?If the judiciary is not independent, what will be the effect on protection of Fundamental Rights?Court cancelling a government order can be an example of what?Why is easy access to courts necessary in democracy?Why is it considered necessary to keep the judiciary independent in a democracy?If the government makes a law that violates Fundamental Rights, what is the judiciary's most important role?Why is the Supreme Court called the highest appellate court of India?How does a High Court protect citizens' rights at the state level?What is the main purpose of separating the judiciary from the executive?Which example best explains courts' control over government in a democracy?Which step would weaken judicial independence?Why is the Supreme Court called the guardian of the Constitution?If a citizen is illegally detained, which remedy from the court is most appropriate?What is a major difference between Lok Adalats and regular courts?