why do we need constitution ?
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Constitution is necessary because of the following reasons:
It is an important law of the land. It determines the relationship of the citizens with the governments.
It lays down principles and guidelines which are required for people belonging to different ethnic and religious groups to live in harmony.
It specifies on how the Government would be elected and who will have the power and the responsibility to take important decisions.
It outlines the limits on the power of the Government and tells us about the rights of the citizens.
It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society.
A constitution is a written , legal documents , which lays out some basic guidelines for the people of a country to abide by . The Indian Constitution is the longest constitution , with 448 articles , it includes almost all the humanely aspects of life .
1. Making of a constitution for a huge amd diverse country like India was not an easy task as at that time , the people of India were emerging from the states of a subject to citizens .
2. The country was born through a partition on the basis of religious differences .
3. The British had left it to the rulers of the princely states , to decide whether they wanted to merge with India or with Pakistan or remain Independent .
4 .When the constitution of India was being written , the future of the country didn't look as secure as it does now .
We need a constitution because :
1. It generates a degree of trust and generates coordination that is necessary for different kinds of people to live together .
2. It specifies how government will be constituted , who will have power to take which decisions .
3. It lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the rights of the citizens are .
4. It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society .
5. Moreover , it shows the fundamental and political nature of a country and also lays down certain guidelines for the citizens to follow .
6. The constitution provides safeguard to all the people by ensuring , " Right to Constitutional Remedies " .
All the above mentioned reasons are highly essential in any democracy , as it is the most accountable form of government , and so our constitution is a must for us to abide by because we are not made for our constitution , the constitution is made for us . Abiding by the constitution will help in the betterment of ours only .