Describe the judicial system practiced in India
What will be an ideal response?
Judicial autonomy has contributed to India's democratic survival, and acted as a
check on executive power and a defender of federalism. The Supreme Court in
particular has displayed considerable independence. Its chief justice and 28 justices are
appointed directly by the president of India in consultation with a committee of judges
already on the court, on the basis of legal seniority and reputation, as well as regional
representativeness, rather than because of partisan backing. Though justices can be
removed by parliament with a two-thirds vote for wrongdoing, parliament plays no role
in their initial appointment, which is until the retirement age of 65, not for life as in the
United States. The Supreme Court also entertains public interest litigation launched by
concerned citizens and by organizations that complain of violations of their
constitutional rights.
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a. a reference to the timing of public opinion polls that may skew survey results b. a reference to the ability of respondents to decide whether to participate in surveys c. a reference to long-term studies of the electorate invalidated by short-term biases d. a reference to short-term studies of the electorate invalidated by long-term biases
The "fiscalization" of land use refers to project approvals that generate high
a. land use fees b. income tax payers. c. sales tax revenue. d. property taxes.