Question

why do we the constution describe the constituent assembly explain the basic feature or characterstics of the constitution​

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Explanation:

A Constitution is necessary because of the following reasons:

1. It is an important law of the land. It determines the relationship of the citizens with the governments.
2. It lays down principles and guidelines which are required for people belonging to different ethnic and religious groups to live in harmony.
3. It specifies on how the Government would be elected and who will have the power and the responsibility to take important decisions.
4. It outlines the limits on the power of the Government and tells us about the rights of the citizens.
5. It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society.

Need for Constituent Assembly-

1. The drafting of the Constitution was done by an assembly of elected representatives called the Constituent Assembly.
2. Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held in July 1946.
3. Its first meeting was held in December 1946.
4. The Constituent Assembly was also divided into the Constituent Assembly of India and Pakistan after the partition.
5. The Constituent Assembly that wrote the Indian Constitution constituted as many as 299 members.
6. It adopted the Constitution on 26 November, 1949, but it came into effect on 26 January, 1950.

Basic Feature of Constitution-

1. The Indian Constitution is considered as one of the lengthiest Constitutions in the world.Originally, the Constitution had 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. Over the years, several amendments have been made to our Constitution which has made it more voluminous.  
2. India has a Parliamentary system of government. In a Parliamentary form of government, the Parliament of the country has the powers to make and execute laws.
3. The Constitution of India gives single citizenship to the people of the country. All the people irrespective of the states or territories in which they reside are the citizens of the country. This is unlike USA, where a citizen is a citizen of USA and the state in which he/she resides.