THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

A constitution helps serve as a set of rules and principles that all persons in a country can upon as the basis of the way in which they want the country to be governed.

WHAT IS A CONSTITUTION?

Tells us the fundamental nature of a society.

It reflects the ideals of the country.

Explain the nature of country’s political system

Ensure the misuse of authority by our political leaders.

It guarantees the right to equality.

Ensures that no one can be discriminated.

Ensures majority does not influence the minority.

It save us from ourselves.

PURPOSES OF CONSTITUTION

Population was large.Poverty.People spoke different languages , belonged to different religions and had different cultures.

Partition of India.Some of the Princely States remained undecided about their future.

PROBLEMS OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION FRAMERS

DR. BHEEM RAO BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR

Is known as the ‘Father of Indian Constitution’. Indian constitution was not only written by Dr. Ambedkar but

by a group of around 300 people.

Federalism – It refers to the existence of more

than one level of government in the country. Example – Levels of government in

India - Central govt. -> State govt. -> Local govt.

KEY FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Parliamentary Form of Government – This means that all adult of India have equal right to vote during elections.

Separation of powers – It ensures the balance of power.

Example – In India the three organs -legislature (elected representatives),executive (implement the law) and judiciary (checks the law) should exercise different powers, in order to , prevent misuse of power.

PARLIMENTARY FORM OF GOVT.

Fundamental Rights – It refers to the basic rights of the citizen of India. The rights are –

Right to equalityRight to freedomRight against exploitationRight to freedom of religionCultural and educational rights

Right to constitutional remedies

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT

Secularism – a secular state is one in which the state does not officially promote

any one religion as the state religion.

SECULARISM

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