Glossary - Concepts - Chapter 2 Class 9 Political Science - Constitutional Design - Political Science

1. Treason

The crime of betraying one’s country , especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government .

2. Apartheid

The official policy of racial separation and ill-treatment of blacks was followed by the government of South Africa between 1948 and 1989 .

3. Constituent Assembly

An assembly of people’s representatives that writes a constitution for a country .

4. Constitution

Supreme law of a country , containing fundamental rules governing the politics and society in a country.

5. Constitutional amendment

A change in the constitution made by the supreme legislative body in a country.

6. Draft

A preliminary version of a legal document .

7. Philosophy

The most fundamental principles underlying one’s thoughts and actions .

8. Preamble

An introductory statement in a constitution which states the reason and guiding values of the constitution.

9. Treason

The offence of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance .

10. Tryst

A meeting or meeting place that has been agreed upon .