Q.Most of the countries in the world have a constitution.The constitution serves several purposes.It lays out certain ideals that form the bases of the kind of country that we as citizens aspire to live in. On the bases of the above statements , prepare a project file on the chapter 'The Indian Constitution' covering the following topics:
a)Why does a democratic country need a constitution?
b)Why is the Preamble an important part of a constitution?
c)Explain how the seperation of powers work in India?
d)Name and explain the six Fundamental Rights.
e)Is Indian constitution flexible? Explain with the reference to the language policy of India.
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With regard to your project report kindly refer the following answers for a and b
a. A Democratic country needs constitution Because:
1. It is the constitution in a democracy that establishes a system based on the rule of law, which identifies that government will function as per set norms, rules and not according to whims and fancies of a ruler.
2. The constitution limits the power by the government by guaranteeing certain fundamental rights to people, which the government cannot infringe upon or violate.
3. The constitution guarantees certain basic fundamental rights to its citizens, which protects citizens from arbitrary exercise of power.
4. The Constitution also prevent tyranny of the majority by recognising the rights of the minorities
5.The constitution also clearly demarcates power of the various organs of the government and defines their jurisdiction.
b. Importance of Preamble:
The Preamble serves as the basic introduction of the constitution and summarizes its aims and objectives. It incorporates the aims and aspirations of the society besides specifying the source of authority, system of government etc.
The Preamble identifies the following:
a. People as the ultimate source of power and authority.
b. It declares India to be Democratic country where people enjoy equal set of political rights and participate in the governance of the country.
c. It rightly so declares the birth of an independent sovereign country which is free from foreign control internally and externally.
d. India to be socialist state which aims at establishing welfare state looking after the needs of the people, bridging the gap between the rich and poor, and ensuring equitable distribution of public resources.
f. India to be secular state respecting the interests of minority groups granting freedom of religion to all and ensuring Equal respect for all religions.
g. It establishes India to be a Republic where the head of the state will be an elected one and not have a hereditary monarchial system.
h. The preamble also incorporates certain ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice which are to be the guiding principles of our society.
i. It is only in the light of preamble we can appreciate various provisions of the constitution
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With regard to your project report kindly refer the following answers for a and b
a. A Democratic country needs constitution Because:
1. It is the constitution in a democracy that establishes a system based on the rule of law, which identifies that government will function as per set norms, rules and not according to whims and fancies of a ruler.
2. The constitution limits the power by the government by guaranteeing certain fundamental rights to people, which the government cannot infringe upon or violate.
3. The constitution guarantees certain basic fundamental rights to its citizens, which protects citizens from arbitrary exercise of power.
4. The Constitution also prevent tyranny of the majority by recognising the rights of the minorities
5.The constitution also clearly demarcates power of the various organs of the government and defines their jurisdiction.
b. Importance of Preamble:
The Preamble serves as the basic introduction of the constitution and summarizes its aims and objectives. It incorporates the aims and aspirations of the society besides specifying the source of authority, system of government etc.
The Preamble identifies the following:
a. People as the ultimate source of power and authority.
b. It declares India to be Democratic country where people enjoy equal set of political rights and participate in the governance of the country.
c. It rightly so declares the birth of an independent sovereign country which is free from foreign control internally and externally.
d. India to be socialist state which aims at establishing welfare state looking after the needs of the people, bridging the gap between the rich and poor, and ensuring equitable distribution of public resources.
f. India to be secular state respecting the interests of minority groups granting freedom of religion to all and ensuring Equal respect for all religions.
g. It establishes India to be a Republic where the head of the state will be an elected one and not have a hereditary monarchial system.
h. The preamble also incorporates certain ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice which are to be the guiding principles of our society.
i. It is only in the light of preamble we can appreciate various provisions of the constitution
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