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Constitutional Values And Political System In India

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

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1. Meaning of Constitution and the Indian Constitution

  • Constitution means a set of fundamental principles, basic rules and established precedents.
  • It defines and regulates the structure and functioning of the State.
  • It fixes the powers and functions of the executive, legislature and judiciary.
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2. Constitutional Values in the Preamble

  • The Preamble expresses the fundamental values and philosophy on which the Constitution is based.
  • India is described as a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic.
  • The Preamble reflects sovereignty, socialism, secularism, democracy, republican character, justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, dignity of the individual, and unity and integrity of the nation.
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3. Salient Features of the Constitution

  • The Indian Constitution is written and very detailed.
  • It is a unique blend of rigidity and flexibility.
  • Some amendments need simple majority, some special majority, and some special majority plus State approval.
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4. Federal System in India

  • India has a federal system with two levels of government: Union and State.
  • Constitutionally India has a two-tier government, even though local governments are often spoken of as a third tier.
  • The Constitution divides powers through the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Constitution of India as the foundation of constitutional values and the political system

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