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The Constitution and Social Change

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Sociology

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Constitution, Law, and Social Justice

  • The Constitution is the basic norm of India and the basis of all rules and authorities.
  • Law and justice are not the same. Law has force, while justice means fairness.
  • The Supreme Court is the highest court and the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution.
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Panchayati Raj and Grassroot Democracy

  • Panchayati Raj means governance by five individuals and aims at grassroot democracy.
  • Panchayats did not find a mention in the Constitution when it was originally drafted.
  • K. Santhanam moved the Directive Principle on Village Panchayats as an amendment in the Constituent Assembly.
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Powers, Funding, and Accountability of Panchayats

  • Panchayats should be given powers and authority to function as institutions of self-government.
  • Their responsibilities include preparing plans for economic development and promoting social justice.
  • They can levy, collect, and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls, and fees.
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Women, Participation, and Local Leadership

  • The 73rd and 74th amendments ensured reservation of one-third of the total seats for women in elected offices of local bodies in rural and urban areas.
  • Out of this, 17 per cent seats are reserved for women belonging to scheduled castes and tribes.
  • This amendment brought women into elected bodies and gave them decision-making powers.

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The Constitution provides the basic normsLaw has force because the stateThe Supreme Court is the highestPanchayati Raj means governance by fiveThis amendment ushered in grassroots democracy

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