GK Question

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Constitutional Morality acts as a check on majoritarian democracy by ensuring that laws and policies, even if supported by majority, must comply with fundamental rights and constitutional values.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Constitutional Morality vs majoritarianism: (a) Democracy: Rule by majority through elected representatives, (b) Constitutional Morality: Limits majority power to protect minority rights, individual dignity, rule of law. Examples: (a) SC striking down Section 377 despite public opposition (Navtej Singh Johar), (b) Upholding reservation policies despite 'merit' arguments (Indra Sawhney), (c) Protecting religious minorities' rights (SR Bommai). Ensures democracy is substantive (protecting all citizens) not merely procedural (majority rule).

Topic Constitutional Morality - Majoritarianism Check
Exam Relevance Democracy vs constitutionalism balance question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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