what is constitution? mention key features of Indian constitution
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Explanation:
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
Features of the Indian Constitution
The bulkiest constitution of the world.
Rigidity and flexibility. ...
Parliamentary system of government. ...
Federal system with a unitary bias. ...
Fundamental rights and fundamental duties. ...
Directive principles of state policy. ...
Secularism. ...
Independent judiciary.
A collection of rules and laws that leads to the all-round development of human beings is called constitution.
Constitution is mainly of two types 1. Written constitution 2.Unwritten constitution
Key features of Indian constitution:
- Federalism
- Parliamentary form of Government
- Separation of power
- Fundamental Rights
- Secularism
Lets discuss the above points :
1. Federalism :- (i) Central (ii) state & (iii) local
These all three are forms of government where powers are shared at various levels of the government.
2.Parliamentary form of Government
- Elections
- Universal adult franchise
- selection of representatives
3. Separation of powers
In this powers are shared at various organs of the government:
- Legislative ( makes laws )
- Executive( implement/pàss the laws )
- Judiciary( To punish whoever break that law)
4.Fundamental Rights
- Right to freedom
- Right to equality
- Right against exploitation
- Right to freedom of religion
- Cultural and educational rights
- Right to constitutional remedies
5. Secularism
It means equal respects to all religions.