Functions of the Constitution

What is the first function of a constitution?

• To specify who has the power to make decisions

• To enable the government to fulfill society's aspirations

• To set limits on government's power

• To provide basic rules for coordination

Which body gets to decide laws and policies as per the Indian Constitution?

• Supreme Court

• President

• Parliament

• Prime Minister

What is the third function of a constitution?

• To provide basic rules for coordination

• To set limits on government's power

• To specify who has the power to make decisions

• To enable the government to fulfill society's aspirations

What is the most common way of limiting the power of government as per the text?

• By imposing strict penalties on government officials

• By allowing government to violate citizens' rights

• By specifying fundamental rights for citizens

• By increasing government's authority

What does the Indian Constitution enable the government to do in terms of welfare measures?

• Take negative actions against citizens

• Take positive welfare measures

• Limit the power of the government

• Ignore societal aspirations

What does the constitution express about the fundamental identity of a people?

• It defines the fundamental values that may not be trespassed

• It specifies the circumstances under which rights may be withdrawn

• It has no impact on the identity of the people

• It gives a moral identity

What is the basic set of norms about how one should be governed called?

• Constitution

• Laws

• Policies

• Regulations

What is the fourth function of a constitution?

• To specify who has the power to make decisions

• To set limits on government's power

• To provide basic rules for coordination

• To enable the government to fulfill society's aspirations

What does the constitution set authoritative constraints upon?

• Societal aspirations

• Fundamental values

• Citizens' rights

• Government's power

What does the constitution give to individuals?

• Religious identity

• Economic identity

• Social identity

• Political identity