5.2 - Types of Amendments
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What is the main purpose of amending the Constitution?
💡 Hint: Think about why laws need to adapt over time.
What is one characteristic of a simple amendment?
💡 Hint: Consider the voting process.
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What is a simple amendment?
💡 Hint: Consider what a 'simple majority' means.
True or False: A special amendment can be passed with only Parliament's agreement.
💡 Hint: Think about how states are involved.
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Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of allowing simple amendments in a Constitution.
💡 Hint: Think about what hastily made changes could lead to.
Discuss the impact of the 42nd Amendment on the balance of power within the Indian political system.
💡 Hint: Consider how amendments impact governance structures.
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