Political Science: Constitutional Design

Topics in this chapter

• Purpose and Functions of a Constitution
• South Africa’s Democratic Transition
• Making the Indian Constitution
• Preamble and Constitutional Values
• Institutions and Democratic Design
• Amendments and the Living Constitution

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-5BE634

   Which of the following leaders was tried for treason by the white minority regime in South Africa and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 for daring to oppose apartheid?

   1. A.Mahatma Gandhi
   2. B.Nelson Mandela
   3. C.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
   4. D.W.s. Churchill
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2. Question 2Q-DB387B

   What is apartheid?

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3. Question 3Q-5CBF2F

   In which year did South Africa emerge as a democratic country with the formation of a non-racial government?

   1. A.1948
   2. B.1990
   3. C.1994
   4. D.1999
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4. Question 4Q-8BF81D

   Why did the white minority government and the black majority in South Africa decide to choose a path of reconciliation instead of revenge when framing their new constitution?

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5. Question 5Q-75990F

   What is a constitution?

   1. A.A daily newspaper published by the government
   2. B.A set of written rules that is accepted by all people living together in a country
   3. C.A list of criminal penalties and punishments issued by the police
   4. D.An agreement signed between two foreign countries during war
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