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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE

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“The Constitution. We went over it carefully, scrutinized all the details, and it’s definitely something we can have confidence in. We have even reserved the right to amend it if necessary. Give it a chance and live by it. If you disagree with it then change it-but don’t just disobey it. That just messes things up. Remember, the very right which we have to create government, demands that we obey that government which we establish.” According to this passage, what is the best way to correct mistakes by our government?
A
Through the amendment process only
B
Through usurpation only
C
Through a combination of amendments and usurpation
D
Neither amendments nor usurpations should be used to correct or improve our government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scope of Amendability in Indian Constitution The present position is that the Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Part-xx Article 368 (1) of the Constitution of India grants constituent power to make formal amendments and empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision according to the procedure laid down therein, which is different from the procedure for ordinary legislation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 368: “Parliament under Article 368 can amend any part of the Constitution including the Fundamental Rights but without affecting the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Those who crafted the Indian Constitution did not see it as a sacred, static and unalterable law. So, they made provisions to incorporate changes from time to time. These changes are called constitutional amendments.

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