what is the importance of constitution
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A Constitution is a body of fundamental rules according to which the government of a country functions.
• It contains the powers and functions of the various organs of the government and their mutual relationship.
• It defines the rights of the citizen
• It defines the relation between the government and the citizen
• It provides a set of rules,principles and laws acceptable to almost all,as the basis of life and governance of the country.
• It caters to our needs, requirements, future aspirations and the ideals set before us.
• It provides certain significant guidelines that help in decision making within a democratic set-up.
• Ensures that Majority group doesn't dominate the Minorities.
• Follow the ideals like commitment to democracy and guarantee of justice,equality and freedom.
Importance of Constitution:
• The Constitution is a book of rules and laws. It is the supreme law of the country.
• Constitution lays down basic structure for good governance of a country.
• Constitution defines India as a democratic and republic country.
• The Constitution provides Fundamental Rights to protect the citizens and some safeguards to protect those rights from violation.
• The features like Sovereign, Socialist, secular etc are mentioned in the Constitution.
• Constitution distributes the powers among different froms of government, levels of government, social groups, Political parties for good governance.
• The citizens are provided citizenship by Constitution of India.
• Citizenship gives right to a person to live in that country.
• Constitution provides an integrated and independent Judiciary to protect the laws.
Hence, the Constitution is important for a country.