Question

25. Positive Criticism of unpopular law opens the possibility of:
2 points
a. Undermining of democracy
b. Strengthening the participation of people in decision making
c. Instilling the fear of arrest in people.
d. None of these
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Answer 1

Sometimes a law can be constitutionally valid and hence legal, but it can continue to be unpopular and unacceptable to people because they feel that the intention behind it is unfair and harmful. Hence, people might criticise this law. When a large number of people begin to feel that a wrong law has been passed, then there is pressure on the Parliament to change this.

Various municipal laws on the use of space within municipal limits often make hawking and street vending illegal. No one will dispute the necessity for some rules to keep the public space open so that people can walk on the pavements easily. If the law favours one group and disregards the other it will be controversial and lead to conflict.