CLAT Sample Paper UG-CLAT Mock Test-6 (2020)

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    Direction: Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
    The three main branches of the government are the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. The Judiciary branch of the government acts as a law enforcement authority, also it has powers to make or strike down a law if it violates the constitution. Aside from that the judicial branch also has a well-known power which is recommended by the Supreme courts called “"The Judicial Review"”. In simple words it is a legal process with different branches in which high courts deals with the performance and effectiveness of the other two branches of the government (Legislative and Executive) if they are violating the constitution. This process is carried out by exceptional court and not by the regular courts in many countries.
    Why only exceptional courts like supreme courts are entrusted for judicial review and strike down unconstitutional laws?

    A) It has been entrusted through the legislation

    B) It is one of the branches of government

    C) It is the guardian of the constitution

    D) It is the law enforcement agency

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    (c)
    1. Criteria reasoning
    2. Conclusion
    3. Object and Function Analogy
    The exceptional or supreme courts are the guardian of the constitution and ensure that government is functioning according to the values given in the constitution. It has powers to make or strike down a law if it violates the constitution.


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