A Republic weakens not through sudden collapse, but through gradual normalisation of institutional compromise. Discuss this statement in the context of India’s constitutional bodies. Examine the long-term democratic risks involved and propose robust safeguards.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Q2. A Republic weakens not through sudden collapse, but through gradual normalisation of institutional compromise. Discuss this statement in the context of India’s constitutional bodies. Examine the long-term democratic risks involved and propose robust safeguards. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question The subtle erosion of constitutional democracy through everyday institutional compromises and tests understanding of how democratic decline occurs without formal constitutional breakdown. Key Demand of the question The question requires discussing the idea of gradual institutional weakening in India, examining the long-term democratic risks arising from such normalisation, and proposing constitutionally grounded safeguards to protect institutional integrity. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly highlight that the resilience of a Republic depends on continuous adherence to constitutional norms and institutional independence rather than on the absence of overt constitutional collapse. Body Discuss how gradual institutional compromises affect constitutional bodies in India. Examine the long-term democratic risks arising from erosion of institutional autonomy and public trust. Propose robust safeguards rooted in constitutional principles, institutional design, and democratic accountability. Conclusion Conclude by emphasizing that sustaining the Republic requires restoring institutional autonomy, constitutional morality, and public confidence through proactive democratic safeguards.
Why the question The subtle erosion of constitutional democracy through everyday institutional compromises and tests understanding of how democratic decline occurs without formal constitutional breakdown.
Key Demand of the question The question requires discussing the idea of gradual institutional weakening in India, examining the long-term democratic risks arising from such normalisation, and proposing constitutionally grounded safeguards to protect institutional integrity.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly highlight that the resilience of a Republic depends on continuous adherence to constitutional norms and institutional independence rather than on the absence of overt constitutional collapse.
• Discuss how gradual institutional compromises affect constitutional bodies in India.
• Examine the long-term democratic risks arising from erosion of institutional autonomy and public trust.
• Propose robust safeguards rooted in constitutional principles, institutional design, and democratic accountability.
Conclusion Conclude by emphasizing that sustaining the Republic requires restoring institutional autonomy, constitutional morality, and public confidence through proactive democratic safeguards.