Here are 10 one-word answer-type questions on “Unpopular and Controversial Laws”, along with explanations:
1. What can happen if a law is legally valid but disliked by the public?
Unpopular – Some laws, while constitutionally valid, can still be unpopular if people feel they are unfair or harmful .
2. What term describes rules that severely restrict people’s freedoms?
Repressive – Laws that control people’s rights excessively and prevent free expression are considered repressive .
3. Which fundamental right allows people to protest against unjust laws?
Speech – The right to freedom of speech enables citizens to criticize and oppose unfair laws .
4. Which movement in the U.S. protested against segregation laws?
Civil Rights – The Civil Rights Movement, starting with Rosa Parks’ protest in 1955, fought against racial discrimination laws .
5. What action can citizens take to express dissatisfaction with a law?
Protest – People can protest through public demonstrations, petitions, and media campaigns to demand changes .
6. Which group in India often raises objections to municipal laws affecting livelihoods?
Hawkers – Many municipal laws restrict hawkers and street vendors, leading to conflicts over their right to livelihood .
7. Which institution has the power to modify or cancel unjust laws?
Court – The judiciary can review, modify, or strike down laws if they violate constitutional principles .
8. What term refers to unfair laws imposed by colonial rulers in India?
Arbitrary – Many colonial laws were arbitrary and imposed without considering the rights of Indian citizens .
9. Which democratic mechanism allows people to influence lawmaking?
Campaign – Public awareness campaigns play a major role in pressuring Parliament to amend or repeal controversial laws .
10. What type of law may favor one group while harming another?
Controversial – Laws that create division or injustice among different sections of society often become controversial .
These questions highlight how laws can be challenged and changed through democratic means.
