(Sample Material) IAS PRE GS Online Coaching : Polity - "Outstanding features of the Indian Constitution"

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Subject: Polity

Topic: Outstanding features of the Indian Constitution

The following are the salient features of the Indian Constitution:

Written Constitution

Indian Constitution is a written Constitution. Written constitution is that which is drafted after a prolonged process of discussion by a representative body elected for this very purpose, for example Constituent Assembly of India (1946-49).There is a codification of the laws. An unwritten constitution, as in Britain, evolves from popular conventions, customs and traditions along with the social values and ideals.

1 : “Indian Constitution lacks originality and rather is drawn from other Constitutions of the world : Do you agree? Support your answer with reasonable arguments?

The Constituent Assembly, desirous of providing the best features in the Constitution, drew from many sources as shown below

British Constitution

• Rule of law
• Procedure of Law Making
• Single citizenship

United States Constitution

• Charter of Fundamental Rights
• Federal structure of government
• Electoral College
• Post of vice-President
• Independence of the judiciary
• Judicial review

Irish Constitution

• Directive principles of state policy

Australian Constitution

• Concurrent List
• Joint sitting of the Parliament
• Freedom of trade, commerce & Intercourse

French constitution

• Ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity

Canadian Constitution

• A quasi-federal form of government, a federal system with a strong central government
• The idea of Residuary Powers with centre

Constitution of the Soviet Union

• Fundamental Duties (Art. 51-A) on the recommendations of Sardar swaran Singh Committee (1976)

Other Constitutions

• Emergency Provision from Weimar Constitution of Germany
• Amendment of Constitution from South Africa

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