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Salient Features of the Constitution-II

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

Summary of Salient Features of the Constitution-II for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter explores the Directive Principles of State Policy, which serve as guidelines for governance and aim to establish India as a welfare state. Unlike Fundamental Rights, these principles are non-justiciable but morally binding on the government to ensure social and economic justice for all

Key Concepts

Guidelines found in Part IV (Articles

Guidelines found in Part IV (Articles 36-51) of the Constitution that direct the government in governance. They are non-justiciable principles contain

Unlike Fundamental Rights

Unlike Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles cannot be enforced by courts of law. Citizens cannot approach courts if the government fails to implem

A state that seeks to ensure

A state that seeks to ensure maximum happiness for the maximum number of people. Though not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the Directive Pr

This amendment provides that laws made

This amendment provides that laws made to implement Directive Principles cannot be declared unconstitutional even if they restrict rights under Articl

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and nature of Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Identify the sources that influenced the framing of Directive Principles
  • Analyze the importance and limitations of Directive Principles
  • Examine the concept of Welfare State as envisioned in the Constitution
  • Evaluate government schemes implementing Directive Principles for social and economic welfare

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Key topics in Salient Features of the Constitution-II include Directive Principles: Sources and Implementation, Directive Principles of State Policy - Comprehensive Overview, Directive Principles of State Policy - Core Concepts. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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