Political Science · Indian Polity
In the USA and India, the unelected judiciary is the guardian of the constitution. What may be the main reason behind this?
AElected officials are biased
BElected officials may lack specialised knowledge, as there is no minimum educational criterion for election
CElected officials have limited tenure and so lack continuity
DElected officials may be swayed by populism and majoritarianism ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Elected officials may be swayed by populism and majoritarianism — The main reason is that elected officials may be swayed by populism and majoritarianism.
Explanation
★The main reason is that elected officials may be swayed by populism and majoritarianism.
★An unelected judiciary stands apart from electoral pressures.
★It can protect minority and individual rights against majority passions.
★It can uphold the constitution even against a popular majority.
★This guards constitutional values from short-term populism.
★The other reasons are weaker grounds for judicial guardianship.
★So the best answer is the risk of populism and majoritarianism.
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