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Constitution Why And How

Jammu & Kashmir Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Why a Constitution is Needed

  • A constitution provides basic rules for minimal coordination among members of society.
  • It tells people what can and cannot be done in a shared political system.
  • It makes social life more predictable by creating publicly known and enforceable rules.
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Four Functions of a Constitution

  • First function: provide a set of basic rules that allow for minimal coordination among members of society.
  • Second function: specify who has the power to make decisions in society and how the government will be constituted.
  • Third function: set limits on what government can impose on citizens.
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Authority and Effectiveness of a Constitution

  • A constitution becomes effective when people accept it as legitimate and useful.
  • The authority of a constitution depends on how it is made, what it contains, and how power is arranged within it.
  • Some constitutions exist only on paper and do not shape real political life.
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How the Indian Constitution Was Made

  • The Constitution was made by the Constituent Assembly.
  • The Assembly held its first sitting on 9 December 1946.
  • It reassembled as the Constituent Assembly for divided India on 14 August 1947.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Constitution as the foundation of government, rights, and national identity in India

Why a constitution is neededFour functions of a constitutionAuthority of a constitutionMaking of the Indian ConstitutionDeliberation in the Constituent AssemblyObjectives ResolutionInstitutional arrangementsBorrowing and adaptation

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