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Constitution as a Living Document

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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1. Why Constitutions Change

  • Many nations rewrite constitutions when society, politics, or power relations change.
  • The Soviet Union had four constitutions during its 74-year existence: 1918, 1924, 1936, and 1977.
  • After the disintegration of the USSR in 1991, Russia adopted a new constitution in 1993.
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2. Meaning of Flexible and Rigid

  • The Indian Constitution combines flexibility and rigidity.
  • Flexible parts can be changed by a simple law of Parliament.
  • Rigid parts need a special amendment procedure.
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3. Article 368 and the Amendment Procedure

  • Article 368 gives Parliament constituent power to amend the Constitution.
  • All constitutional amendments in India are initiated only in Parliament.
  • No outside body or constitution commission is needed for amendment.
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4. Article 2 and Article 3 as Flexible Amendments

  • Article 2 allows Parliament to admit new states into the Union by law.
  • Article 3 allows Parliament to alter the areas and boundaries of states by law.
  • These changes do not need the Article 368 special amendment procedure.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Indian Constitution evolves through amendment, interpretation, and political practice while preserving its basic structure

Static and living constitutionsFlexible amendmentsArticle 368Special majorityState ratificationParliamentary control of amendmentsPolitical consensusTechnical and administrative amendments

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