The principle that Emergency powers cannot destroy democracy is derived from:
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Correct answer: Basic Structure Doctrine
The Basic Structure Doctrine ensures that constitutional amendments or Emergency actions cannot damage essential features like democracy and federalism.
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More Judicial Review of Emergency questions
- Which Article deals with President’s Rule in states?
- The Supreme Court can invalidate an Emergency proclamation if it finds:
- Which Amendment ensured that Articles 20 and 21 remain enforceable during Emergency?
- Judicial review during Emergency primarily safeguards:
- Judicial review of a National Emergency proclamation is primarily based on which constitutional principle?
- Which Article empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency?