Constitutional Design.[2] Flashcards

Meaning of the words in the Preamble

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We, the people of india

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The constitution has been drawn up and entacted by the people through their representatives,and not handed down to them by a king or any outside powers

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Sovereign

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People have supreme right to make decisions on internal as well as external matters. No external power can dictate the government of the india.

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Socialist

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Wealth is generated socially and should be shared equally by society. Government should regulate the ownershup of the land and industry to reduce socio-economic inequalities.

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Secular

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Citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion. But there is no official religion. Government treats all religious a beliefs and practices with equal respect

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Democratic

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A form of the government where people enjoy equal political rights , elect their rulers and hold them accountable. The government is run according to some basic rules.

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Rebulic

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The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.

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Justice

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Citizens cannot be discriminated on the grounds of caste , religion and gender. Social inequalities have to be reuced. Government should work for the welfare of all, especially of the disadvantage groups.

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Liberty

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There is no unreasonable restrictions on teh citizens in what they think , how they wish to express their thoughts and the way they wish to follow up their thoughts in action.

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Equal8ty3

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All are equal before the law. The traditional social inequalities have to be ended. The government should ensure equal opportunity for all.

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Fraternity

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All of us should behave as if we are members of the same family. No one should treat a fellow citizen as inferior.

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