Explain the reason for requiring special majority for amending the Constitution. 8. Special majority is required in the different manner:
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
- Half of the total strength of the house, who are in favour of the amendment
- Two-third of those supporters who participate in
- Both the houses of parliament must pass the bill separately also. The above mentioned majorities are required because:
- To take some opposition parties into confidence due to
- On the issues of distribution of powers, some articles are needed to be consulted with the states.
- Through wide consensus and limited participation of states, constitution can be
- To maintain partial flexibility and rigidity, consent of half of the states and simple majority of state legislature is sufficient.
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