9.7 - Constitution as a Living Document
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean when we refer to the Constitution as a 'living document'?
💡 Hint: Think about how society changes.
What are checks and balances?
💡 Hint: Consider how branches interact.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is meant by the term 'living document' in reference to the Constitution?
💡 Hint: Think about how societies evolve.
True or False: The principle of parliamentary supremacy means that Parliament is above the Constitution.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between Parliament and the Constitution.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe a situation in which the Constitution had to be interpreted differently due to evolving societal values. How did this affect the interpretation of rights?
💡 Hint: Look into historical amendments or court cases regarding civil rights.
Evaluate how checks and balances prevent parliamentary supremacy from undermining democratic principles. Discuss with examples.
💡 Hint: Research specific cases related to legislative actions that were challenged.
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