Indian Constitution Preamble

Lengthiest written constitution = Consists of 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 12 Schedules Borrowed features = Inspiration from constitutions of the US, UK, and Ireland Federal system = Divides power between the Centre and States Secular state = No official state religion

Centre = Federal government with powers divided between the Union Parliament and the Union Executive States = 28 States with their own governments, each comprising a State Legislature and a State Executive Union Territories = 8 territories directly governed by the Centre Local Governments = Not mentioned

Legislative = Parliament comprising the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha Executive = President as the Head of State, supported by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers Judiciary = Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, with the power of judicial review Military = Not mentioned

<p>Right to Equality = Equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, and equality of opportunity Right to Freedom = Freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, protection of life and personal liberty Right against Exploitation = Prohibition of trafficking, forced labor, and child labor Right to Environment = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Welfare state = Government's responsibility to promote the welfare of citizens Social and economic democracy = Aim to establish a socialist society with equal opportunities International relations = Promotion of international peace and cooperation Cultural development = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enacted on November 26, 1949 = Date of enactment of the Constitution Came into effect on January 26, 1950 = Date of commencement of the Constitution Outlines the objectives of the Constitution = States the goals and principles of the Constitution Guarantees six basic rights to citizens = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to Freedom of Religion = Freedom to practice, profess, and propagate religion Cultural and Educational Rights = Protection of minority cultures and languages, and the right to education Right to Constitutional Remedies = Right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights Right to Health = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic development = Raise the standard of living and improve public health Environmental protection = Protect and improve the environment Social welfare = Not mentioned Foreign policy = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lok Sabha = Lower House of the Parliament Rajya Sabha = Upper House of the Parliament President = Head of State Chief Justice = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal government = Divides power between the Centre and States Parliamentary system = Prime Minister is the head of government Secular state = No official state religion Monarchy = Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic = Preamble of the Constitution Amendment procedure = Allows for changes to the Constitution through a complex process Fundamental Rights = Guarantees six basic rights to citizens Directive Principles = Guiding principles for the government's policy-making</p> Signup and view all the answers