How do constitutions prevent tyranny of the majority and safeguard citizens?

The Indian Constitution

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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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moumita chowdhury
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By ensuring equal rights for all individuals
By giving unlimited power to the majority
By promoting discrimination against certain groups
By ignoring the needs of the citizens
2.
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What do Fundamental Rights in India protect against and ensure?
Misuse of authority and inequality
Economic development and social welfare
Political corruption and discrimination
Religious freedom and cultural preservation
3.
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Which are the three main organs of the government in India?
Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
Legislature, Judiciary, and Military
Executive, Military, and Judiciary
Executive, Legislature, and Military
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What document governs the country and serves several purposes in India?
Constitution of India
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Bill of Rights
5.
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What do constitutions define?
Economic policies
Social norms
Political system and distribution of power
Technological advancements
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What type of government does India have according to its constitution?
Federal
Unitary
Quasi-federal
Confederal
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What do constitutions in democratic societies aim to prevent and ensure?
Misuse of power and ensure checks and balances
Increase of power and decrease of accountability
Limitation of rights and freedoms
Promotion of corruption and inequality
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