What are the advantages of a written constitution?
The advantages are:
i. The written constitution is very clear and precise. It is free from doubts and ambiguity
ii. The written constitution lays emphasis on rule of law.
iii. The written constitution is indispensable to federalism. It properly distributes powers between the centre and federal units - states or provinces.
iv. The written constitution protects the fundamental rights of the individual, fundamental rights are very essential for the liberty of the individual, and rights are part of a written constitution. It will be unconstitutional to deprive individual of any of these rights.
v. The written constitution protects the interests of minorities.
vi. As a written constitution is clear, the government cannot exercise powers arbitrarily. A written constitution prevents arbitrary and whimsical.
Discuss six factors responsible for the superior positions of the Senate vis - a - vis the House of Representatives.
Most of the states of India have opted for unicameral legislature. State four advantages and four disadvantages of having just one house of legislature.
