Question

In countries with ‘normative’ constitutions:

• A. there will be very little freedom of speech.
• B. there are effective instruments to enforce their provisions.
• C. political realities are different from what are enshrined in them.
• D. there are frequent amendments to them.

Hint:

When a term is defined in the passage, match the answer to the definition given, not to an outside general idea you might have.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A normative constitution is defined in the passage as one that not only has the status of supreme law but is also fully effective and obeyed in the actual life of the state.
This means there are effective institutions and mechanisms to uphold its principles.
Option (a) is incorrect — lack of freedom of speech is a characteristic of nominal constitutions in countries like the Soviet Union and China.
Option (c) is incorrect — political realities differing from constitutional ideals is again a feature of nominal constitutions, not normative ones.
Option (d) is irrelevant — frequency of amendments is not discussed as a defining trait of normative constitutions.
Thus, option (b) is correct.