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Which element of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Australian Constitution?
Which element of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Australian Constitution?
- Freedom of trade and commerce (correct)
- Fundamental Rights
- The Directive Principles of State Policy
- Electoral processes
What aspect of the Indian Constitution is derived from the Government of India Act, 1935?
What aspect of the Indian Constitution is derived from the Government of India Act, 1935?
- Impeachment of the President
- Public Service Commissions (correct)
- Fundamental Rights
- Judicial Review
Which country’s constitutional features influenced the provision for the suspension of Fundamental Rights in India during emergencies?
Which country’s constitutional features influenced the provision for the suspension of Fundamental Rights in India during emergencies?
- Britain
- South Africa
- Weimar Germany (correct)
- USA
From which country did the Indian Constitution adopt the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity?
From which country did the Indian Constitution adopt the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity?
Which of the following rights is specifically noted as adopted from the US Constitution?
Which of the following rights is specifically noted as adopted from the US Constitution?
Flashcards
Influence of 1935 Act on Indian Constitution
Influence of 1935 Act on Indian Constitution
The Government of India Act of 1935 provided the framework for several elements of the Indian Constitution. This includes federal provisions, the governor's office, the judiciary, public service commissions, and administrative structures.
British Influence on Indian Constitution
British Influence on Indian Constitution
The British parliamentary system, single citizenship, rule of law, and the cabinet system are components of the Indian constitution which were adopted from the British system.
US Influence on Indian Constitution
US Influence on Indian Constitution
The Indian constitution borrowed fundamental rights, judicial review, an independent judiciary, impeachment procedures, and provisions relating to Judge removals from the US Constitution.
Irish Influence on Indian Constitution
Irish Influence on Indian Constitution
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Canadian Influence on Indian Constitution
Canadian Influence on Indian Constitution
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Study Notes
Sources of the Indian Constitution
- The Government of India Act, 1935, provided the framework for federal provisions, governor's office, judiciary, public service commissions, and emergency provisions. Administrative details were also adopted.
Constitutional Influences
- Britain: Parliamentary system, single citizenship, rule of law, cabinet system, legislative procedure, and prerogative writs.
- US Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, the independence of judiciary, impeachment of the president, and removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges and the vice-president.
- Irish Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy
- Canadian Constitution: Federation with a strong center, residuary powers, concurrent list, appointment of state governors by the center, and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
- Australian Constitution: Freedom of trade, commerce, and the joint sitting of the two houses of parliament.
- Weimar Constitution (Germany): Constitutional provisions for the suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergencies.
- Soviet Constitution: Fundamental duties, the ideal of justice, social, economic, and political. (asserted through the 42nd amendment in 1976).
- French Constitution: Ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the preamble.
- South African Constitution: Procedure for amendment to the constitution and the election of members of Rajya Sabha. (Adopted on 20th November 1949).
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