Directive Principles of State Policy — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics
Summary of Directive Principles of State Policy for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics. Part of the ICSE Class 7 History & Civics syllabus.
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Overview
Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines laid down in Part IV of the Constitution of India for the government to keep in mind while making and executing laws. They aim to build a welfare state, reduce inequality, and give equal opportunities to people. These principles are not legally enf
Key Concepts
These are principles laid down by
These are principles laid down by the Indian Constitution for the government to keep in mind while making or executing laws.
Directive Principles are given in Part
Directive Principles are given in Part IV of the Constitution of India.
A welfare state is one
A welfare state is one that tries to ensure maximum benefit to the maximum number of people.
Directive Principles are not legally enforceable
Directive Principles are not legally enforceable by courts for their violation.
These are rights meant for citizens
These are rights meant for citizens that give them a certain claim from the state. If they are violated, a person can move the court for protection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of Directive Principles of State Policy
- Learn that Directive Principles are given in Part IV of the Constitution of India
- Know that the idea came from the Irish Constitution
- Recognise that these principles are not justiciable
- Identify the main groups of Directive Principles
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