Glossary - Concepts - Chapter 1 Class 8 Political Science - The Constitution and the Need - Political Science

Term

Definition

Constitution

An important document laying down the fundamental principles of a country.

Laws

The rules or norms that regulate the behavior and conduct of the people in a society.

Dissent

The expression of disagreement or opposition to a law or a policy.

Salt Satyagraha

A mass movement led by Mahatma Gandhi against the British salt tax in 1930.

Anti-liquor Movement

A social movement led by women in Andhra Pradesh against the increase in the number of liquor shops.

Rule of Law

A principle that states that no one is above the law and everyone is equal before the law.

Tyranny 

It refers to the cruel and unjust use of power and authority.