8th Class Social Science Sample Paper Social Science Sample Paper - 1

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    Describe the functions of the judiciary.            

    Answer:

    (i) Dispute Resolution: The judicial system provides a mechanism for resolving disputes between citizens/ between citizens and the government/ between two state governments and between the Centre and State government.
    (ii) Judicial Review: As the final interpreter of the Constitution, the judiciary also has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament if it believes that these are a violation of the basic structure of the Constitution. This is called judicial review.
    (iii) Upholding the Law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights: Every citizen of India can approach the Supreme Court or the High Court/ if they believe that their Fundamental Rights have been violated.


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