Which one of the following countries has adopted a nevi Constitution in the year 2008 aiming to pursue a modern, multi-party democratic system and giving more power to the judiciary and legislature ?

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Q: 53 (CDS-I/2009)
Which one of the following countries has adopted a nevi Constitution in the year 2008 aiming to pursue a modern, multi-party democratic system and giving more power to the judiciary and legislature ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,23,25,9,23,12,4

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Option 1: Japan. Japan did not adopt a new constitution in 2008. The current constitution of Japan was adopted in 1947, after World War II.

Option 3: Maldives. Maldives did indeed adopt a new constitution in 2008. The new constitution aimed to pursue a modern, multi-party democratic system. It also granted more power to the judiciary and legislature, promoting a system of checks and balances.

Option 4: Singapore. Singapore did not adopt a new constitution in 2008. Singapore has been governed under the same constitution since gaining independence in 1965.

The correct answer is option 2: Bhutan. Bhutan adopted a new constitution in 2008. This move was aimed at transitioning from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, establishing a parliamentary democracy. The new constitution increased the role of the judiciary and legislature, decentralizing power and promoting a more democratic system in Bhutan.

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