What is the Constitution of India and what is its role?
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country. It's a rule book for the government and the people.
How did the British government's use of arbitrary laws, like the Sedition Act, contradict the principle of the "Rule of Law"?
The use of the Sedition Act contradicted the "Rule of Law" because the British government used it as a tool to silence and crush the freedom of people
What was the Sedition Act of 1870 and which prominent Indian leaders were arrested under this law?
The Sedition Act of 1870 was a law that made it a crime to say, write, or do anything that "brought hatred or contempt" against the British government.
What is the difference between an arbitrary law and a fair law?
An arbitrary law is one that is based on the personal whim of a person or a group in power, lacking fair and established rules.
Analyze why the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is considered a "stark reminder" of the consequences of arbitrary laws.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre is a stark reminder because it shows how giving unchecked power to authorities through arbitrary lawscan lead to immense suffering
Who led the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
General Reginald Dyer
Explain the meaning of "Rule of Law" in your own words.
The "Rule of Law" means that the country is governed by laws, and not by the personal decisions of a ruler. Ensures that everyone is equal before the law.
Where is Jallianwala Bagh located?
Amritsar
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