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Salient Features of the Constitution-I

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Topics in Salient Features of the Constitution-I

1

Single Citizenship and Universal Adult Franchise

  • India follows single citizenship, which means all Indians are citizens of India, no matter which state they live in.
  • This is different from the USA, where a person can have citizenship of a state as well as the country.
  • Single citizenship promotes unity, fraternity, and national integration.
2

Fundamental Rights and Their Classification

  • Fundamental Rights are basic human rights needed for the full development of a person.
  • They protect people from unfair discrimination.
  • They are given in Part III of the Constitution.
3

Right to Equality

  • Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection by law.
  • Equality before law means no one is above the law.
  • Equal protection by law means the law should treat equals equally.
4

Right to Freedom, Privacy, and Protection in Criminal Law

  • Article 19 guarantees six basic freedoms.
  • The six freedoms are speech and expression, peaceful assembly without arms, forming associations and unions, moving freely throughout India, residing and settling in any part of India, and practising
  • There is no separate provision for freedom of the Press; it is included in freedom of expression.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Salient features of the Indian Constitution

Single CitizenshipUniversal Adult FranchiseFundamental RightsRight to EqualityRight to InformationRight to FreedomRight to PrivacyProtection in Respect of Conviction and Arrest

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