What is the role of the Judiciary? Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science

Free practice quiz: What is the role of the Judiciary? (CBSE Class 6 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on What is the role of the Judiciary?, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary function of the judiciary?

   1. Enforcing laws
   2. Interpreting laws
   3. Making laws
   4. Advising on laws
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   Answer: B. Interpreting laws

   The primary function of the judiciary is to interpret laws and ensure justice is served.

2. How does the judiciary uphold the Constitution?

   1. By interpreting its articles
   2. By amending it
   3. By enforcing laws
   4. By creating policies
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   Answer: A. By interpreting its articles

   The judiciary upholds the Constitution by interpreting its articles to ensure all laws align with constitutional principles.

3. What is meant by 'justice delayed is justice denied'?

   1. Justice is not served until all cases are solved
   2. Delay in the judicial process denies the right to justice
   3. Justice can be appealed
   4. Justice only applies to certain laws
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   Answer: B. Delay in the judicial process denies the right to justice

   This phrase means that if there is too much delay in judicial proceedings, it effectively denies the individuals their right to justice.

4. What role does the judiciary play in checks and balances?

   1. It creates laws
   2. It interprets laws
   3. It investigates crimes
   4. It holds the legislative accountable
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   Answer: D. It holds the legislative accountable

   The judiciary holds the legislative branch accountable by reviewing the laws it creates to ensure they are constitutional.

5. What can citizens do if they believe a law is unjust?

   1. Ignore the law
   2. Appeal to the judiciary
   3. Change it themselves
   4. Follow it anyway
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   Answer: B. Appeal to the judiciary

   Citizens can challenge laws they believe are unjust by appealing to the judiciary, seeking a review or change in application.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What role does the judiciary play in protecting rights?
2. What is the power of judicial review?
3. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the judiciary?
4. What is the significance of an independent judiciary?
5. In what way can the judiciary influence public policy?
6. What type of law does the judiciary primarily deal with?
7. What is the primary basis for judicial decisions?
8. Solve this problem: If a person is wrongfully accused and takes their case to court, which branch of government will decide their fate?
9. Calculate the time it takes for a case to be resolved in court, given that it usually takes an average of 12 months. If a particularly complex case takes twice as long, how many months will it take?
10. How does the judiciary handle cases of human rights violations?
11. In a situation where a law contradicts the Constitution, what does the judiciary do?
12. Why is access to justice essential in a democratic country?
13. In a systems analysis, if the judiciary has to balance conflicting rights, which approach is often used?
14. What is the importance of public opinion in judicial decisions?
15. If the judiciary fails to protect an individual's constitutional rights, what can the individual do?

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