Which of the following are involved in the amendment of the Indian Constitution? In what way are they involved? (a) Voters (b) President of India (c) State Legislatures (d) Parliament (e) Governors (f) Judiciary
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
- (a) Voters are not involved in the amendment of the
- President of India is involved in the amendment of constitution. An amendment bill after ratification by two houses of parliament goes to the president for his approval, he has no power to send this amendment bill back for reconsideration.
- State Legislatures are involved for some articles of constitution related to distribution of powers between the centre and states and articles related to representation, is necessary to be consulted with states. In some of the amendments, half of the states have to ratify the particular amendment bill.
- Parliament involves in the amendment because some bills/article are amended by simple majority. Some by special majority in both the houses of parliament separately and later, these are ratified by at least half of the states also.
- Governors have no role in the amendment of constitution of India except those articles only which are ratified by half of the states. Because, governor also signs on the bills passed by state legislatures.
- Judiciary involves to specify the basic structure or to take care that in any case, constitution’s basic structure should not be changed, only amendments are
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