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Constitutions and Law

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Constitutions and Law questions cover fundamental rights, the preamble, critical articles, and amendments from the Indian and United States constitutions. This topic is indispensable for UPSC, state PSC, and SSC exams. Practicing these questions ensures a solid understanding of political frameworks and legal provisions.

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Constitutions and Law Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a source of Indian law?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. Statutes

  3. Judicial Precedents

  4. Customary Law
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Customary law is not a source of Indian law, as it is not recognized by the Indian legal system.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision empowers the central government to intervene in a state's affairs if the state fails to comply with its constitutional obligations?

  1. Article 355

  2. Article 356

  3. Article 357

  4. Article 358
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the central government to impose President's Rule in a state if the state government is unable to function according to constitutional provisions.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision allows states to enter into agreements with each other for various purposes?

  1. Article 246

  2. Article 247

  3. Article 248

  4. Article 249
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 246 of the Indian Constitution empowers states to enter into agreements with each other for various purposes, including economic and social planning, boundary disputes, and inter-state transport.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision empowers the central government to deploy armed forces in a state to maintain law and order?

  1. Article 352

  2. Article 353

  3. Article 354

  4. Article 355
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 355 of the Indian Constitution empowers the central government to deploy armed forces in a state to maintain law and order if the state government is unable to do so.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision allows the central government to impose financial sanctions on a state that fails to comply with certain constitutional obligations?

  1. Article 356

  2. Article 357

  3. Article 358

  4. Article 359
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the central government to impose financial sanctions on a state that fails to comply with certain constitutional obligations, such as the protection of life and property.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision empowers the central government to appoint a Governor for each state?

  1. Article 153

  2. Article 154

  3. Article 155

  4. Article 156
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 155 of the Indian Constitution empowers the central government to appoint a Governor for each state.

Multiple choice

Which constitutional provision empowers the central government to deploy armed forces in a state to protect the country from external aggression or internal disturbance?

  1. Article 352

  2. Article 353

  3. Article 354

  4. Article 355
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the central government to deploy armed forces in a state to protect the country from external aggression or internal disturbance.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to impeach a judge or justice?

  1. The House of Representatives

  2. The Senate

  3. The President

  4. The Supreme Court
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach a judge or justice.

Multiple choice

How often has a federal judge been impeached?

  1. Never

  2. Once

  3. Twice

  4. Three times
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Two federal judges have been impeached: John Pickering in 1803 and Samuel Chase in 1804.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the impeachment of Samuel Chase?

  1. It established the principle that Supreme Court Justices can be impeached

  2. It showed that the legislative branch can hold the judicial branch accountable

  3. It helped to protect the independence of the judiciary

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The impeachment of Samuel Chase had all of these consequences.

Multiple choice

Which branch of the US government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

  1. Legislative Branch

  2. Executive Branch

  3. Judicial Branch

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Judicial Branch, specifically the Supreme Court, has the power to declare laws unconstitutional through the process of judicial review.

Multiple choice

Which branch of government can override a presidential veto?

  1. Legislative Branch

  2. Executive Branch

  3. Judicial Branch

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Legislative Branch, specifically a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate, can override a presidential veto.

Multiple choice

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

  1. 15th Amendment

  2. 19th Amendment

  3. 24th Amendment

  4. 26th Amendment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.

Multiple choice

What is the primary source of law for Native American tribes?

  1. The United States Constitution

  2. Tribal constitutions and codes

  3. Federal statutes

  4. State laws
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal constitutions and codes are the primary source of law for Native American tribes. These documents establish the tribe's government, define its powers, and protect the rights of its members.

Multiple choice

What is an amendment?

  1. A change to a motion

  2. A new motion

  3. A point of order

  4. A ruling by the presiding officer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An amendment is a change to a motion that is being considered by a legislative body.