Description : Why was the religious right upset with some of president reagan’s supreme court appointments?
Last Answer : They ruled in favor of gay rights
Description : Why was the Religious Right upset with some of President Reagan's Supreme Court appointments ?
Last Answer : they supported womens rights to have an abortion -
Description : How did the Supreme Court change as a result of Ronald Reagan’s presidency?
Last Answer : It became more conservative-apex
Description : What was the result of President Eisenhower’s appointment of Earl Warren’s chief justice of the supreme court?
Last Answer : Warren led the Court to many decisions that supported liberal principles.
Description : With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Planning commission is accountable to parliament. (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses ... (4) NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states.
Last Answer : (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. Explanation: President can promulgate ordinances when the parliament is not in session. ... take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.
Description : Which one of the following criteria is not required to be qualified for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court? (1) At least five years as a Judge of a High Court (2) At least ten ... the opinion of the President, a distinguished Jurist (4) At least twenty years as a Sub Judicial Magistrate
Last Answer : (4) At least twenty years as a SubJudicial Magistrate Explanation: Eligibility of a judge of the Supreme Court a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years, or. an ... opinion of the president, power conferred by clause (2) of article 124 of the Constitution of India.
Description : Who will appoint the chairman and 2 members of the board of Electronics Engineering? A. The Senate President B. The President C. The Supreme Court D. The Commission on Appointment
Last Answer : B. The President
Description : Discuss about the manner of appointment of Judges of the the Supreme Court. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with such Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts as he deems necessary.
Description : Which of the following is not the essential qualification for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) Should be a citizen of India (2) Should be at least 35 years of age (3) Should ... for at least 10 years as an advocate in one or more High Courts (4) Should be an eminent jurist
Last Answer : (2) Should be at least 35 years of age Explanation: The Constitution of India mentions certain conditions for a person to be eligible for being a judge of the Supreme Court of India. In order to be ... for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Description : The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Adhoc judges in: (1) Supreme Court (2) High Court (3) District and Session Court (4) All of these
Last Answer : (1) Supreme Court Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Ad hoc judge in supreme court. A Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be designated by the Chief Justice of India.
Description : In which year was the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India? (1) 1993 (2) 1996 (3) 2000 (4) 2004
Last Answer : (1) 1993 Explanation: The collegium system for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India in 1993.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any judge of the High Court (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: According to Article 143 of the Constitution of India, the President of India can request the Supreme Court of India to provide its advice on certain matters. This procedure is called "Presidential Reference".
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
Description : Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on Question of law? (1) President (2) Any High Court (3) Prime Minister (4) All the above
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law or fact which has arisen or is likely to arise of such nature. Article 143 of the Constitution of India directs it as a duty upon the Supreme Court to advise the President on such matter.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any of the high courts (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
Description : Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) High Court (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) Supreme Court Explanation: Supreme Court has the power to transfer any Case, appeal or other proceedings from High Court or other court in one State to a High Court or other civil court in any other State.
Description : How did the Iran contra scandal hurt Ronald Reagan’s image?
Last Answer : It made him look dishonest.
Description : If the President of India considers that a question of law may be referred to the Supreme Court, under which jurisdiction will the Supreme Court express its opinion in the matter? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Advisory Jurisdiction.
Description : Who appointed Former President Taft as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Last Answer : President Harding.
Description : Who did President John Adams appoint as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.?
Last Answer : your old mom
Description : What Supreme Court appointed by the executive branch was a feature of which plan for the federal government president at the constitutional convention?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : When the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia had no legal basis for removing Native Americans from Georgia did President Jackson honor the ruling and end the forced removal?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who among the following officiates as President? (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) The Lt. Governor of Delhi (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President ... . Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. VV Giri, acted as the President.
Description : Rajya Sabha has no role in – (1) the election of the Vice-President (2) the election of the Speaker (3) the impeachment of the President (4) removal of the judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (2) the election of the Speaker Explanation: The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : State Governor is appointed by - (1) Central Cabinet (2) Chief justice of Supreme Court (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (4) President of India Explanation: The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Description : Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament? (1) The Supreme Court (2) The Election Commission (3) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission
Last Answer : (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission Explanation: Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the Speaker or the Chairman of the House depending upon ... Election Commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the Courts.
Description : If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain - (1) Valid (2) Invalid (3) Valid Subject to the judicial review (4) Valid Subject to the approval of the parliament
Last Answer : (1) Valid Explanation: If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain valid.
Description : Who is authorised to transfer the Judge of one High Court to another High Court? (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court (4) The Law Minister
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Article 222 empowers the President to transfer judges from one High. Court to another. Clause (2) of this article goes on to provide that when a judge is so ... there is no real justification for granting such an allowance and it is accordingly proposed to omit clause.
Description : Who is the chief advisor to the Governor? (1) Chief Justice of Indian Supreme Court (2) Chief Minister (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister's Council of Ministers. ... powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Description : Who decides the office of profit? (1) President and Governor (2) Union Parliament (3) Supreme Court (4) Union Public Service Commission
Last Answer : (1) President and Governor Explanation: Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
Description : In India who is the executive head of the state? (1) Prime Minister (2) The President (3) The Chief justice of Supreme Court (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
Description : Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court: (1) is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty (2) settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India (3) interprets the Constitution (4) protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Last Answer : (4) protects the Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in ... , contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
Description : The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be: (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court (2) Seven (3) Three (4) One-third of the total strength of the court
Last Answer : (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court Explanation: Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as " ... on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
Description : The Advocate General in each state is – (1) appointed by the Governor (2) appointed by the President (3) appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court (4) appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) appointed by the Governor Explanation: In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney ... is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
Description : The Chief Minister is appointed by – (1) the Governor (2) the President (3) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (4) the Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators ... a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
Description : Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by - (1) President of India (2) Governor of the State (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed - (1) by the President (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament (3) on the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court (4) by CJI
Last Answer : (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the' Constitution of India under Chapter V.
Description : A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with - (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Justice of the ... of the concerned State (3) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) the President
Last Answer : (2) the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State Explanation: A sitting judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State.
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, ... enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.
Description : Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the - (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Law Minister
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of Supreme court as per the following procedure. The Government of India proposes the name of the most senior Judge of the ... of the Supreme Court and the Judges of State High Courts, as the President may think necessary.
Description : Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court can be removed by – (1) The President (2) Parliament (3) Union Council of Ministers (4) Chief Justice of the Supreme court
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President from his position only on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity if a resolution in this regard is ... may remove a judge of a High Court on the ground of "proved misbehavior" or incapacity."
Description : Who is authorized to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court? (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) A collegium of judges of the Supreme Court. (4) The Law Minister
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: The President may, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, transfer a judge from one high court to any other high court. When a judge has been or is ... commencement of the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, as a Judge of the other High Court.
Description : A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (4) Chairman of the UPSC
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered ... any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
Description : In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India? (1) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (3) Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority
Last Answer : (1) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Explanation: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the President of India in the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President of India.
Description : Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India? (1) Governors of States (2) Chief Justice and Judges of High Court (3) Vice-President (4) Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: The Vice President of India is the second-highest office in India, after the President. The Vice President is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting ... , resignation, impeachment, or other situations leading to the vacancy in the Office of President.
Description : A member of UPSC may be removed on the ground of misbehaviour by - (1) Both the Houses of Parliament by way of impeachment (2) The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. (3) A ... /3 majority of members present and voting. (4) The PM on the basis of the recommendation of the cabinet
Last Answer : (2) The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. Explanation: According to Article 317 of the constitution of India, the chairman or any other member of a PSC shall be removed from his ... Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.
Description : A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after - (1) It is passed by both the Houses. (2) The president has given his assent (3) The Prime Minister has signed it (4) The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president has given his assent Explanation: Under article 53 power of president mentioned. Any bill presented in parliament becomes an act after president's assent.
Description : The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and VicePresident. This is its – (1) Original Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Advisory Jurisdiction (4) Miscellaneous Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (1) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or VicePresident are required to be enquired ... Supreme Court, which decides on the matter. The decision of the Supreme Court is final.