Question

explain the features of constitution​

Answer 1

Answer:

The constitution of India was created by a constituent assembly and not by the Parliament of India. It was adopted by its people with a declaration in its preamble. Thus, the Parliament of India cannot override the Indian constitution.

The features of Indian constitution are:

1). Lengthiest constitution

It is the lengthiest and the longest constitution in the world. It has 395 Articles and 12 Schedules. Also, about 90 Articles have been added since 1951 and there have been more than 100 Amendments.

2. Drawn from Different Sources

The basis of the basic structure such as Federal scheme, Judiciary, Governors, Emergency powers, Public Service Commissions, Administrative details, etc. are from the Government of India Act,1935.

Similarly, the fundamental rights are from the American constitution, Directive Principles from the Irish Constitution and the Cabinet form of government is from the British Constitution.

3. Federal System and Unitary Features

The federal features of governance are a dual system of government i.e. center and states, the division of powers between the executive, judiciary and legislature which are the three organs of the state, Supremacy of the Constitution, independent Judiciary and bicameralism.

4. Parliamentary Form of Government

The Indian Constitution chose the Parliamentary form of government. In a Parliamentary form of government executive is part of the legislature and there is a collective responsibility of the council of ministers to the legislature.

5. Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy

The Indian Constitution has a proper balance between Parliamentary sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review vide Articles 13, 32 and 136.

Thus, it can cancel any Parliamentary law as unconstitutional. On the other hand, the Parliament has the authority to make laws and also amend the major portion of the Constitution vide Article 368.

6. Independent and Integrated Judicial System

As per the Indian constitution, a single system of judiciary prevails in India. The Supreme Court is at the top, the High Courts at the state level and district and other subordinate courts are below and are subject to the supervision of the High Courts.

7. Directive Principles

The Directive Principles of State Policies in Part IV of the Constitution intends to make India a welfare state. The Directive Principles are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.

However, it is a moral obligation of the state to apply these principles in making laws.

8. Rigid and Flexible

The Indian Constitution is a combination or a blend of rigidity and flexibility.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Indian constitution has the following features:

• It is the Longest constitution in the world.
• It has Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties.
• It has an Independent Judiciary.
• It is also the Bulkiest constitution.
• It makes our country a Secular state i.e. it promotes secularism.

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