Indian Constitution Overview

Fundamental identity means that people as a collective identity come into being only through the basic constitution.

National identity is the conception embodied by a nation of the relationship between the different regions of a nation and the central government.

The mode of promulgation refers to how a constitution comes into being. India's constitution was framed in the aftermath of the nationalist movement.

<p>The Indian Constitution employed several strategies to ensure a balanced distribution of power and prevent its abuse. These strategies include fragmenting power across different institutions, establishing a system of checks and balances, striking a balance between rigidity and flexibility in laws, and allowing for adaptable changes while maintaining essential principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constituent Assembly, which drafted the Indian Constitution, held its first sitting on December 9, 1946, and reassembled on August 14, 1947, after the partition of India. Its composition was based on the suggestions of the Cabinet Mission, a committee of the British Cabinet. The members were indirectly elected by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies established under the Government of India Act, 1935.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each province and princely state was allocated seats proportional to its population in the ratio 1:100,000. This resulted in 292 seats for provinces and 93 seats for princely states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seats in each province were distributed among the main communities - Muslims, Sikhs, and General - in proportion to their respective populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members of each community in the Provincial Legislative Assemblies elected their own representatives using the method of proportional representation with a single transferable vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Collective identity formed through the Constitution.

The relationship concept between regions and central government.

The process through which the Constitution was enacted.

Distributing power across various institutions.

A system that ensures no single institution dominates.

Established rules that guide legislative processes.

Ability to adapt to changing needs.

Adjustments to provisions within limits.

Body responsible for drafting the Constitution.

On 9 December 1946, first meeting was held.

British committee suggesting the formation of Constituent Assembly.

Members elected by the Legislative Assemblies.

Seats allocated based on community populations.

Members from provinces and princely states.

1 seat per 10,00,000 population.

Representation by proportional community populations.

Main communities considered in assembly representation.

Voting method for electing representatives.

Protections against arbitrary use of power.

Components of India's federal structure.

Method of electing members to legislative bodies.

Struggle for India's independence and sovereignty.

Guiding rules for a balanced constitution.

Adaptable constitution that meets future needs.

Rights granting communities power in elections.

Distribution of authority to local entities.

Events leading to the Constitution's drafting.