Class 8 History and Civics4. The Indian Judicial SystemQuestions and Answers
Class 8 History and Civics 4. The Indian Judicial System Questions and Answers 1. Choose the correct option and complete the statements. (1) Laws are made by …………… . (a) Legislature (b) Council of Ministers (c) Judiciary (d) Executive Ans: Legislature (2) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court is appointed by …………… (a) The Prime Minister (b) The President (c) The Home Minister (d) The Chief Justice Ans: The President 2. Explain the concepts. (1) Judicial Review • Ans: One of the most important responsibilities entrusted to the Supreme Court is the protection of the Constitution. • The Parliament cannot pass any law that violates the Constitution. • Every act or policy made by the Executive should also be consistent with the Constitution. • If any law passed by the Legislature or any act of the Executive violates any provision of the Constitution, the said law or act is declared illegal and struck down by the court. This power of the court is known as Ju...