9.3.3 - Special Majority
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What is meant by 'special majority'?
💡 Hint: Think about how a simple majority works.
How many members of Lok Sabha are needed for an amendment if 300 members are present?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of two-thirds majority.
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What is the minimum support required for an amendment in Lok Sabha if 500 members are present?
💡 Hint: Calculate two-thirds of 500 to find the answer.
True or False: A special majority is only required for federal amendments.
💡 Hint: Think about the broader implications of amendments.
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A proposed amendment requires broad support from Parliament and State legislatures. If the Lok Sabha has 545 members and 365 are present, how many votes are needed for the amendment to pass?
💡 Hint: Calculate two-thirds of 365 to find the supporting votes needed.
Discuss how the special majority requirement could prevent the quick adaptation of constitutional amendments in times of political upheaval.
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of political changes and their impacts.
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