Working of the Constitution — Chapter Summary
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science
Summary of Working of the Constitution for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science. Notice how the Constitution links democracy, social.
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Overview
Notice how the Constitution links democracy, social justice, and the judiciary. It is the supreme law of India, came into force on 26th January 1950, and aims to establish a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic Republic. It is also treated as a living document, which means it can adapt to chang
Key Concepts
The Constitution is the supreme law
The Constitution is the supreme law of India. It came into force on 26th January 1950 and sets the framework for government, rights, and justice.
The Constitution gives the right
The Constitution gives the right to vote to adults. The voting age was later reduced from 21 to 18 years, which increased youth participation. India h
Democratic decentralisation spreads power to local
Democratic decentralisation spreads power to local self-governing institutions. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments gave constitutional status
The Right to Information gives citizens
The Right to Information gives citizens the right to know about government functioning. It ensures transparency and accountability and reduces secrecy
After the year 2000
After the year 2000, democratic reforms were increasingly seen as citizens’ rights. Rights such as information, education, and food security became pa
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the Constitution strengthens democracy in India.
- Recognise the role of decentralisation, voting rights, and citizen participation.
- Explain how the Constitution promotes social justice and equality.
- Understand the role of the judiciary in protecting the basic structure of the Constitution.
- Identify rights and laws that support transparency, women’s welfare, and marginalised groups.
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