A constitution which provides for a rigid distribution of the power of the government between the centre and its constituent units is known as:

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1. A constitution which provided for a rigid distribution of powers between the Centre and its constituent units is known as:

   A. Written constitution
   B. A federal constitution
   C. A rigid constitution
   D. None of the above

2. Which of the following countries has a very rigid constitution?

   A. U.S.A.
   B. India
   C. U.K.
   D. Australia

3. The advantage of rigid constitution is that:

   A. It keeps pace with national progress
   B. It guarantees permanence and stability
   C. It adjusts itself with the passage of time
   D. It is progressive

4. A rigid constitution:

   A. Cannot be amended
   B. Can be amended by the people as a whole
   C. Can be amended like an ordinary law
   D. Can be amended by a special procedure

5. Which one of the following is not a demerit of rigid constitution?

   A. A rigid constitution cannot keep pace with the changed circumstances
   B. A rigid constitution generally has a conservative character
   C. A rigid constitution gives undue importance to the judiciary
   D. A rigid constitution cannot properly safeguard the rights of the people

6. One of the serious disadvantage of a rigid constitution is that:

   A. It shifts the balance of authority from legislature to judiciary
   B. It does not reflect public opinion
   C. It is not suited to federations
   D. It can easily be tampered with

7. A constitution is rigid because:

   A. There is a system of judicial review
   B. There is a system of checks and balances
   C. There is a difficult procedure for amendment
   D. There is a theory of separation of powers

8. In which of the following countries the units have not been given any power to initiate amendment in the Constitution?

   A. U.S.A.
   B. India
   C. Australia
   D. Switzerland

9. The Constituent Assembly was successful in adopting a draft constitution by 1954. Which date was announced by Muhammad Ali Bogra for the promulgation of the new constitution?

   A. 25th December, 1954
   B. 26th December, 1954
   C. 27th December, 1954
   D. 28th December, 1954

10. On 10th August 1947 the first Constituent Assembly met. Which of the following job(s) was/were assigned to the Constituent Assembly?

    A. Of framing the constitution
    B. To act as Federal Parliament, until the constitution came into effect
    C. Both of these
    D. None of these