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    The document discusses key aspects of the Indian Constitution. It defines a constitution as a set of fundamental principles that govern how a state is organized. The Indian Constitution is the world's longest written constitution. It establishes a parliamentary democracy, with three branches of government - the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Key features include fundamental rights for citizens, a quasi-federal structure, and designation as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. The Indian Constitution drew from several foreign constitutions, most notably the Government of India Act of 1935, the UK system, and the US Constitution.

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    The document discusses key aspects of the Indian Constitution. It defines a constitution as a set of fundamental principles that govern how a state is organized. The Indian Constitution is the world's longest written constitution. It establishes a parliamentary democracy, with three branches of government - the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Key features include fundamental rights for citizens, a quasi-federal structure, and designation as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. The Indian Constitution drew from several foreign constitutions, most notably the Government of India Act of 1935, the UK system, and the US Constitution.

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    Introduction To The Indian Constitution: What Is A Constitution?

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    General Awareness: Polity

    Introduction to the Indian Constitution

    What is a Constitution?

    A constitution is a set of fundamental principles according to

    which a state or other organization is governed

    It may be a single comprehensive document (e.g., Indian

    Constitution) or a set of documents (e.g., UK Constitution)

    Primary Functions of a Constitution

     To set basic rules for peace in the society

     It tells who rules the society i.e., how a government is formed

     It limits the powers of government on what it imposes on its citizens

     It must fulfil the aspirations of a just society

    Types of Government

     Monarchy - Rule by a single person (King or Queen)

     Oligarchy - Rule by a few

     Dictatorship - Rule by rebellion leader or military rule

     Democracy - Rule by the people

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    Forms of Government

    Parliamentary form of Presidential form of


    Government Government

    Head of State Monarchy or President President

    Head of Govt Prime Minister President

    President is not
    PM is responsible to
    Responsibility responsible to
    Legislature
    Legislature

    Examples India, Britain USA, Philippines

    Divisions of Government

     Legislature

    o Makes Laws

     Executive

    o Implements laws made by Legislature

     Judiciary

    o Keeps an eye on both Legislature and Executive

    Features of Indian Constitution

     Lengthiest written constitution in the world

     Parliamentary form of government

     Single citizenship

     Rigid and flexible

     Fundamental Rights

     Quasi Federal Nation

     Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republican Nation

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    Sources of Indian Constitution

    1. Government of India Act, 1935

     The federal scheme

     Office of the Governor

     Emergency provisions

    2. UK Constitution

     Law making procedure

     Parliamentary Government

     Rule of Law

     Single citizenship

     Cabinet system

    3. USA Constitution

     Preamble

     Fundamental Rights

     Independent judiciary

     Judicial review

     Removal procedure of the judges of Supreme court and High courts

     Role of Vice President

    4. Irish Constitution

     Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

     Method of the presidential election

     Nominating members of Rajya Sabha

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    5. Australian Constitution

     Concurrent list

    6. South African constitution

     Procedure for Amendment of the Constitution

     Election of members of the Rajya Sabha

    7. Canadian Constitution

     Federation with strong centre

     Residuary powers with the centre

    8. Weimar Constitution of Germany

     Emergency powers to be enjoyed by the Union

     Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency

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