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Which article of the Constitution of India directly addresses the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
What is the voting system primarily used in the Lok Sabha elections?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Constitution of India?
What condition must be met for a political party to be recognized at the national level in India?
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Which Body has the authority to remove judges from the Supreme Court in India?
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Which Fundamental Right ensures freedom of religion in India?
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Which level of courts in India has the authority to enforce Fundamental Rights?
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What system governs the Rajya Sabha elections in India?
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Which of the following articles addresses the Right to Equality?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of national parties in India?
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Study Notes
Constitution Of India
- Enactment: Adopted on January 26, 1950.
- Structure: Contains a preamble, 25 parts, and over 448 articles.
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Features:
- Federal structure with a strong unitary bias.
- Supremacy of the Constitution.
- Separation of powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
- Fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy.
Fundamental Rights
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List of Rights:
- Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
- Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)
- Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
- Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)
- Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)
- Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
- Enforcement: Can be enforced through the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Limitations: Certain restrictions can be imposed by law.
Election Process
- Election Commission: An autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes.
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Types of Elections:
- Lok Sabha elections: Every five years, directly elected representatives.
- Rajya Sabha elections: Indirect elections by state legislators.
- State Assembly elections: Similar to Lok Sabha but at the state level.
- Voting Eligibility: Citizens aged 18 years and above, registered in the electoral rolls.
- Method: First-past-the-post system for most elections.
Political Parties
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Types:
- National Parties: Recognized in multiple states (e.g., BJP, INC).
- State Parties: Recognized in specific states.
- Registration: Must register with the Election Commission.
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Role in Democracy:
- Formulate policies, represent various interests, and participate in governance.
- Coalitions are common in multi-party systems.
Judiciary System
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Structure:
- Supreme Court: Highest court of appeal, guardian of the Constitution.
- High Courts: State-level courts with jurisdiction over disputes.
- Subordinate Courts: District and lower courts.
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Functions:
- Enforce Fundamental Rights.
- Interpretation of the Constitution.
- Judicial review to ensure laws comply with the Constitution.
- Judicial Independence: Judges are appointed by the President and can only be removed through impeachment.
Constitution of India
- The Indian Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1950.
- It is divided into a preamble, 25 parts, and over 448 articles.
- India's constitution operates on a federal system with a powerful central government.
- The constitution is the supreme law of the land.
- The constitution sets out the separation of powers between the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
- It enshrines fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy, guiding the government's actions.
Fundamental Rights
- Guarantees are protected by the Constitution.
- The right to equality ensures equal treatment before the law and prohibits discrimination.
- The right to freedom includes freedom of speech, expression, assembly, association, and movement.
- Freedom of religion is protected, including the right to practice, profess, and propagate one's religion.
- The government guarantees the Right to Freedom of Religion.
- Cultural and educational rights protect the interests of minorities.
- The Right to Constitutional Remedies allows individuals to seek redress from the Supreme Court if their fundamental rights are infringed.
Election Process
- The Election Commission is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting elections fairly and impartially.
- The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, is elected directly by citizens through a system of universal adult suffrage.
- The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, is elected indirectly by the members of state legislative assemblies.
- State Assembly elections take place every five years to elect representatives for state legislatures.
- The voting age in India is 18 years.
- The "first-past-the-post" system is used for most elections.
Political Parties
- India has a multi-party political system.
- National parties are recognized in multiple states, while state parties are recognized in specific states.
- Political parties in India must register with the Election Commission.
- Parties play a significant role in Indian democracy, formulating policies, representing diverse interests, and participating in governance.
- Coalition governments, formed by multiple parties, are common in India's multi-party system.
Judiciary System
- The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and serves as the guardian of the Constitution.
- High Courts are judicial authorities at the state level.
- Subordinate courts, including district and lower courts, handle cases at the local level.
- The judiciary in India has important roles, including enforcing fundamental rights, interpreting the constitution, and reviewing laws to ensure their compliance with the constitution.
- Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the President and enjoy strong guarantees of judicial independence, ensuring their impartiality and freedom from political influence.
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Test your knowledge on the Constitution of India, including its structure, fundamental rights, and election process. This quiz covers key features like the supremacy of the Constitution and the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Explore the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution and how they are enforced.
