Question 11 — What role does the Constitution play - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 6 - Democracy

• It safeguards the rights of the people in a democracy.
• It guarantees and protects the Fundamental Rights of all citizens.
• It ensures no discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
• It encourages active citizen participation through elections at the national, state and local levels.
• It provides for democratic institutions and processes that uphold liberty, equality, justice and fraternity.
• It provides for popular sovereignty, universal adult franchise, fundamental rights and duties, the rule of law, and the separation of powers.
• It can be changed lawfully, because Article 368 provides for amendments.
• This keeps the Constitution flexible and responsive to changing socio-political needs, without compromising its fundamental values.

Explanation

• The question asks about strengthening, not just describing.
• The answer needs both halves, which are what the Constitution protects and why its ability to be amended is a strength.
• A Constitution that could never change would not survive changing times.