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v When a person does not think a law is proper, he should express dissent in a constructive manner.
v Laws are not static, they are dynamic and require to be changed with time.

A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. A law is the ______________ word.
(a) written (b) unwritten (c) none of these

2. The ______________ interprets the laws.
(a) legislature (b) executive (c) judiciary
3. We should express dissent in a ______________ manner.
(a) constructive (b) destructive (c) negative
4. Laws are backed by authority and power of the ______________ .

(a) citizens (b) organisations (c) government
5. The word ‘law’ is derived from the Teutonic word ______________ .
(a) log (b) lag (c) leg
6. The Indian Constitution is the ______________ Constitution in the world.
(a) lengthiest (b) shortest (c) none of these

7. Laws are not static, they are ______________ .
(a) unchangeable (b) dynamic (c) none of these
8. Prior to independence, the British government made a ______________ Law.
(a) Salt (b) Sugar (c) Water

B. Write T for true and F for false statements :
1. The Constitution of India has been amended for over 80 times.
2. The legislature implements laws made by judiciary.

3. A set of rules according to which a country is governed is called law.
4. The three organs of the government are legislature, executive and political parties.
5. The practice of untouchability is illegal.
6. Laws are not dynamic, they are static.

C. Answer in one word or phrase :
1. What are needed for the smooth functioning of an organisation or a country?
2. What does a rule become when it is backed by the power of the government?
3. What is the name for the system of laws and basic principles?

4. In what manner should dissent be expressed?
5. How did Gandhiji express his dissent against the Salt Law?
6. What do you understand by Constitution?

D. Answer the questions in brief :
1. What do you think is the need of laws? Also define law.
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