Question

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Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing
law of the country?
a The Supreme Court
b The President
c The Prime Minister
d The Parliament​

Answer 1

The Parliament can make changes to an existing law of the country.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The changes made to an existing law of the country is known as an amendment.

• Article 368 of Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution.

• To amend an existing law, 2/3rd majority of the members of each is required.

• Most of the laws in Constitution are amended by the union Parliament.

• For some provisions, half of the state Legislature is required.

• Till now, the Constitution of India was amended for more than 100 times.

• The Constitution of India is rigid and flexible. Hence, amendment is possible.

Answer 2

Answer:

Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of the country?

d) The Parliament.

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✰ Extra Shots ✰

• Parliament is the very centre of any form of democracy. In it, the interests of the greatest possible number of citizens should be represented.
• Parliament of India consists of the President and two Houses—the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
• The President, as the titular head of state, the Vice President, and the Union Council of Ministers.
• Parliament is bicameral but has three parts, consisting of the sovereign , the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.