Salient Features of the Constitution-II — Flashcards
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What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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The Directive Principles are the guidelines to be followed by the government in the governance of the country. They are included in Part IV of the Constitution, under Articles 36 to 51.
Why are they called Directive Principles?
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They are called Directive Principles because the government has to take them into consideration while making laws. They guide the State, but they are not laws themselves.
Are Directive Principles enforceable by courts?
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No. Directive Principles are not justiciable, which means they cannot be enforced by any court of law. However, the government and the courts must take cognizance of them on moral grounds.
What is the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles in terms of justiciability?
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Fundamental Rights are justiciable, so citizens can move the court to protect them. Directive Principles are not justiciable, so they cannot be enforced in court. Fundamental Rights are under Part III…
How many important sources inspired the Directive Principles?
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Five important sources inspired the Directive Principles: the Irish Constitution, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens of revolutionary France, the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, the Charter of…
Why are the Directive Principles considered important even though they are not enforceable by courts?
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They provide a framework for political, social, and economic programmes. They give guidelines for law-making, help judge government performance, direct the country towards a Welfare State, and show th…
What is a Welfare State?
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A Welfare State is a state which seeks to ensure the maximum happiness of the maximum number of people living within its territory. The Constitution does not use the exact words 'Welfare State', but t…
How do Directive Principles help India move towards a Welfare State?
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They direct the government to ensure social and economic justice, dignity of the individual, and better living conditions for all. They support policies that improve education, health, employment, hou…
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