INDIAN CONSTITUTION Prepared by BIJU P M Indian

INDIAN CONSTITUTION Prepared by. BIJU P M

Indian Constitution

Constituent Assembly that drafted a constitution for independent India

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Father of the Indian Constitution Dr Ambedkar believed that his participation in the Constituent Assembly helped the Schedule Castes get some safeguards in the draft constitution.

CONSTITUTION • A written document in which the supreme law of the country is written.

Importance of Constitution • It lays out certain ideals that form the basis of the kind of country that we as citizens aspire to live in. • It tells us about the fundamental nature of our society. • It includes an agreement on certain ideals that they all believe the country should uphold.

Why do we need a Constitution? • It reflects the Ideals of the country. • It defines the nature of a country’s political system. (Whether monarchy or democratic) • It provides guidelines to govern decisionmaking process in societies. • It safeguards the citizens against the misuse of powers by the leaders.

Continued… • Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. • It ensures that minorities are not being suppressed by the dominant group. • It provide security against the tyranny of the majority. • Constitution is to save us from ourselves.

In what way is the class monitor misusing his power?

Why was Shabnam happy that she had not watched TV? What would you have done in a similar situation?

Key Features of Indian Constitution Ø Ø Ø Federalism Parliamentary Form of Government Separation of Powers Fundamental Rights Secularism

FEDERALISM Government working at different levels Central State Local

Parliamentary Form of Government People standing in line to cast their votes – Universal Adult Franchise

Separation of Powers EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY LEGISLATURE

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS • • • Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Religion Right against Exploitation Educational & Cultural Rights Right to Constitutional Remedies

SECULARISM • Right to follow & practise any Religion • No state Religion • All the Religions - treated with equal respect

Exercises • Why does a democratic country need a Constitution? • What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives? • What are the various fundamental rights given in the constitution?

Think and Answer Why do the people of Nepal want a new Constitution? Write the difference between State and Government. List the Fundamental rights