explain the characteristics of indian constitution
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The first feature of Indian constitution is the most voluminous constitution ever created in human history. In its original shape the constitution had 395 articles and several schedules
Second main feature of the Indian constitution is that it is a federal constitution. The term federal has not been used in the constitution. Instead India has been described as a “Union of States.”
Third feature of the Indian constitution it that it provides for parliamentary form of government both at the centre and in the states. This is borrowed from the Westminster model.
Fourth feature of Indian Constitution is that though India has a written constitution which is a federal necessity, India’s constitution is far less rigid than a normal federal constitution.
Fifth important feature of Indian Constitutionis that the constitution like any modern written constitution has a preamble before it. The preamble is very lucid exposition of the philosophy of the constitution
Sixth important feature of Indian Constitutionis that the constitution guarantees fundamental rights of the citizens. Rights to equality, freedom, religion and constitutional remedies are the enumerated fundamental rights of Indian citizens. Originally right to property was also a fundamental right.
Seventhly, taking cue from the Irish constitution, our constitution also provides a number of Directive Principles. Such principles do not constitute any constitutional obligation for the government to fulfill; rather they are guide-lines to the government.
Finally, Indian constitution does not sanction double citizenship as in federations like the U.S.A. There is only one uniform Indian citizenship.
Second main feature of the Indian constitution is that it is a federal constitution. The term federal has not been used in the constitution. Instead India has been described as a “Union of States.”
Third feature of the Indian constitution it that it provides for parliamentary form of government both at the centre and in the states. This is borrowed from the Westminster model.
Fourth feature of Indian Constitution is that though India has a written constitution which is a federal necessity, India’s constitution is far less rigid than a normal federal constitution.
Fifth important feature of Indian Constitutionis that the constitution like any modern written constitution has a preamble before it. The preamble is very lucid exposition of the philosophy of the constitution
Sixth important feature of Indian Constitutionis that the constitution guarantees fundamental rights of the citizens. Rights to equality, freedom, religion and constitutional remedies are the enumerated fundamental rights of Indian citizens. Originally right to property was also a fundamental right.
Seventhly, taking cue from the Irish constitution, our constitution also provides a number of Directive Principles. Such principles do not constitute any constitutional obligation for the government to fulfill; rather they are guide-lines to the government.
Finally, Indian constitution does not sanction double citizenship as in federations like the U.S.A. There is only one uniform Indian citizenship.
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