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Constitution

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of Constitution for ICSE Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

A constitution is the basic set of rules and regulations, written as well as unwritten, by which a government is organised and functions. It defines the powers of government, the rights of the people, and the relationship between the two. A state cannot exist without its own constitution, and a cons

Key Concepts

A constitution is a body

A constitution is a body of rules and regulations, written as well as unwritten, whereby the government is organised and it functions. It is the funda

Every state has its own constitution

Every state has its own constitution, but every state is not necessarily constitutional in the democratic sense. A constitutional state stands on equa

A constitution includes provisions for

A constitution includes provisions for the executive, legislative, and judicial organs; their powers; basic principles of governance; fundamental righ

A written constitution is one

A written constitution is one in which most provisions are written in detail, usually in a single formal document or a collection of documents. It has

An unwritten constitution is one

An unwritten constitution is one in which most rules exist in customs, usages, conventions, and judicial decisions, with only a small part written. It

Learning Objectives

  • Meaning of constitution
  • Contents of a constitution
  • Kinds of constitutions
  • Difference between written and unwritten constitutions
  • Difference between rigid and flexible constitutions

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What are the important topics in Constitution for ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Constitution include Constitution – Chapter Overview Mind Map, Constitution: Comprehensive Overview, Constitution — Complete Concept Map. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Constitution — ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 43 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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