The Preamble is considered 'non-justiciable'. What does this mean?
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Correct answer: Its provisions are not enforceable in courts of law
Non-justiciability means that the provisions of the Preamble are not enforceable in a court of law. However, the Supreme Court has held that it is an important tool for interpreting ambiguous provisions of the Constitution.
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