Separation of Powers
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Separation of Powers starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which the Indian executive is dependent on the legislature.
Describe the relationship between the legislature and the executive in the Indian parliamentary system.
Describe the role of the judiciary in maintaining the separation of powers in India.
Explain how the system of checks and balances works in the context of Separation of Powers.
Explain the difference between the separation of powers in the United States and India.
Explain the significance of Article 50 of the Indian Constitution in the context of separation of powers.
Explain the term 'checks and balances' with reference to the Indian political system.
Explain why the separation of powers is important in a democracy.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the independence of the judiciary? (1) Article 50 (2) Article 32 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356
Which of the following best describes the Indian model of Separation of Powers? (1) Rigid (2) Flexible (3) Absolute (4) None of the above
Which of the following is a check on the power of the executive in India? (1) Judicial review (2) Passing of money bills (3) Appointment of judges (4) Conducting elections
Which of the following is a feature of the separation of powers in India? (1) Complete independence of branches (2) Overlapping functions (3) No checks and balances (4) None of the above
Fill in the blank: The ________ branch of government interprets the laws and ensures justice.
Fill in the blank: The ________ branch of government is responsible for implementing laws.
Fill in the blank: The ________ branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Fill in the blank: The ________ can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
True or False: In India, the doctrine of Separation of Powers is strictly followed as in the United States.
True or False: The Governor of a state in India is part of the executive branch.
True or False: The Indian judiciary is completely independent of the other branches of government.
True or False: The Indian Parliament can remove judges of the Supreme Court through impeachment.
