Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Basic Ideas of Constitution
- Preamble
- What is a Preamble
- Preamble is the introduction to our main constitution
- summarises aims and objectives
- First line states ''We, the people'' due to the constitutions
stating that all power lies in the hand of the public
- Most precious part of the constitution,
the soul of it even called a jewel set
upon it
- Sovereign
- This means that India is free to take its own
decisions, both in its internal and external
matters , unlike during the British Raj
- It is also free to take its own stand in world matters
- Socialist
- Added during the 42 Amendment, 1976.
- Aim of government- To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
- To raise standards of living for the weaker sections of society
- Secular
- Also added during the 42nd Amendment
- People are free to practise and spread any religion
- Government cannot discriminate against any citizen due to their religions as all religions are equals in the eyes of law
- Democratic
- Supreme power lies in the hands of the people
- People elect the representatives and the government is formed by the will of the people
- Republic
- State with elected head.
- Head of state is president whose term of office is 5 years
- The post of President is not hereditary
- Ideals of the Constitution
- Justice
- Social
- Economic
- Political
- Liberty
- freedom of thought,worship,speech and faith
- Equality
- No discrimination and efforts to raise quality of living for all in the country
- Fraternity
- As India is a country of diversity..also includes universal brotherhood
- Features of Indian Constitution
- Written Constitution unlike the British Constitution
- Single Citizenship - Belonging to any state, you will still have an Indian passport
- Blend of rigidity and flexibility- some parts an be amended by simple majority while others need a special majority
- Federal Form of government divided between the central and state governments
- Parliamentary government- headed by Prime minister and the council of ministers
- Fundamental Rights
- We were denied these rights during the British Raj
- The struggle for freedom also included struggling to get these rights for the Indians
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Cultural and Educational Rights
- Right to Constitutional Remedies
- Fundamental DUties
- Certain responsibilities which are
obligatory for every citizen living in the
country
- Amendment to our Constitution
- Has been changed 93 times till 2003
- Very important compilation of procedures
and rules governing the issues which concern
the common Indian