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What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?

If there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives then these representatives can misuse their powers and this will lead to injustice to the citizen of our country.


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Why does a democratic country need a constitution?

 2

Look at the workings of the two documents given below. The first column is from the 1990 Nepal Constitution. The second column is from the more recent Interim Constitution of Nepal.











1990: Constitution of Nepal


Part 7: Executive



2007 Interim Constitution


Part 5: Executive



Article 35: Executive Power: The executive power of the kingdom of Nepal shall be vested in His Majesty and the Council of the Ministers.



Article 37: Executive Power: The executive power of Nepal shall be vested in the Council of Ministers.



What is the difference in who exercises ‘Executive Power’ in the above two Constitutions of Nepal? Keeping this in mind, why do you think Nepal needs a new Constitution today?

 4

In each of the following situations, identify the minority. Write one reason why you think it is important to respect the views of the minority in each of these situations.

(a) In a school with 30 teachers, 20 of them are male.


(b) In a city, 5 per cent of the population is Buddhists.


(c) In a factory mess for all employees, 80 per cent are vegetarians.


(d) In a class of 50 students, 40 belong to more well-off families.

 5

The column on the left lists some of the key features of the Indian Constitution. In the other column write two sentences in your own words, on why you think this feature is import.











Key Feature



Significance



Federalism


Separation of Powers


Fundamental Rights


Parliamentary Form of Government