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Constitution as a Living Document — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Constitution as a Living Document revision notes for CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Why Constitutions Change

  • Many nations rewrite constitutions when society, politics, or power relations change.
  • The Soviet Union had four constitutions during its 74-year existence: 1918, 1924, 1936, and 1977.
  • After the disintegration of the USSR in 1991, Russia adopted a new constitution in 1993.
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2. Meaning of Flexible and Rigid

  • The Indian Constitution combines flexibility and rigidity.
  • Flexible parts can be changed by a simple law of Parliament.
  • Rigid parts need a special amendment procedure.
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3. Article 368 and the Amendment Procedure

  • Article 368 gives Parliament constituent power to amend the Constitution.
  • All constitutional amendments in India are initiated only in Parliament.
  • No outside body or constitution commission is needed for amendment.
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4. Article 2 and Article 3 as Flexible Amendments

  • Article 2 allows Parliament to admit new states into the Union by law.
  • Article 3 allows Parliament to alter the areas and boundaries of states by law.
  • These changes do not need the Article 368 special amendment procedure.

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A constitution that responds to changingThe Indian Constitution is both flexibleThese articles allow Parliament to admitArticle 368 gives Parliament the powerAn amendment bill must be supported

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Constitution as a Living Document for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Constitution as a Living Document include Why Constitutions Change, Meaning of Flexible and Rigid, Article 368 and the Amendment Procedure, Article 2 and Article 3 as Flexible Amendments. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Constitution as a Living Document for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 89 practice questions on Constitution as a Living Document. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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