The Indian constitution Flashcards
what is constitution
a written document where we can find rules
it also tells the duties of every citizen
almost every country has a constitution.
it sets rules agreed by all people of the country.
y do we need a constitution
it maintains peace between people.
it protects people
it protects against tyranny
it establishes a framework for government to provide stability.
puposes
it defines certain ideals that guides the countrty
defines the nature of the countries political system
prevents elected rulers from misusing their power. protects minority groups
to protect us from ourselves
nepal
nepal in the begining was a monarchy country. it stated theat the final authority lies in with the nepali king
the peopl kept a pause to the kings power in 2002 but the next knig again took over with the help of army. this led to a movement by the people for democracy. this movement ended the kings power in 2006. nepal adopted a new constitution and declared democracy in 2015
factors that led to drafting of the constitution
- the history of the british made indians realise the importance of democracy, equality and freedom
- diversity of culture language and system
- socio economic country
key feature of the indian constitution
- federalism: is the system of government where power is dirstributed between central authoruties and the political units.
- parliamentry form of government: this means that the people of india have the direct role in electing their representatives.
3.seperation of power: the constitution says that each of the organ should have different power. hence, each organ acts as a chck on each other.
- fundfamental rights: they are the basic human rights.
secularisma secular state is one which doesnt promote a single relegion