Question

how are ideas of the Constitution given effect

Answer 1

The ideals of our constitution have been reflected in its basic features. These ideals are more so reflected in the Preamble also which serves as the basic introduction to our constitution. These ideals declare:

a. People as the ultimate source of power and authority.
b. It declares India to be Democratic country where people enjoy equal set of political rights and participate in the governance of the country.
c. It rightly so declares the birth of an independent sovereign country which is free from foreign control internally and externally.
d. India to be socialist state which aims at establishing welfare state looking after the needs of the people, bridging the gap between the rich and poor, and ensuring equitable distribution of public resources.
f. India to be secular state respecting the interests of minority groups granting freedom of religion to all and ensuring Equal respect for all religions.
g. It establishes India to be a Republic where the head of the state will be an elected one and not have a hereditary monarchial system.
h. The preamble also incorporates certain ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice which are to be the guiding principles of our society.
i. These ideals also provide for a federal structure, where power is divided between the centre and the state.
j. Further ideals are also reflected in the Fundamental rights which are civil and political in nature and directive principles of state policy which are social and economic in nature.
k. The political system provides for clear separation of power amongst the three organs of the government.
k. It is to be noted all the above provisions were adopted after thorough discussions and negotiations.