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Constitution

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

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Card 1Meaning of Constitution

What is a constitution?

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

Card 2Meaning of Constitution

Why is a constitution necessary for a state?

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There can be no state without a constitution of its own. A state needs rules to organise government and run public affairs in an orderly way.

Card 3Constitutional State

What does the term constitutional state mean today?

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The term constitutional state now means a democratic political order. It stands on the pillars of equality, liberty, and supremacy of law.

Card 4Contents of a Constitution

What are the main contents of a constitution?

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A constitution contains provisions for the executive, legislature, and judiciary, division of powers, basic principles of governance, fundamental rights, local self-government, elections, public servi…

Card 5Contents of a Constitution

Why must the powers of the three organs of government be defined clearly?

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The jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, and judicial organs must be clearly defined to avoid confusion and controversies as far as possible.

Card 6Federal Constitution

What is a federal constitution?

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A federal constitution specifies the division of powers between national and regional governments.

Card 7Federal Constitution

How are powers divided in the USA, Canada, and India?

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In the USA, the Centre's powers are specified and residuary powers go to the units. In Canada, provincial powers are specified and residuary powers go to the Centre. In India, both are specified, and …

Card 8Kinds of Constitutions

What is the difference between written and unwritten constitutions?

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A written constitution has most provisions in a formal written form, often in detail. An unwritten constitution has very brief written provisions, while most rules exist in customs, conventions, usage…

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