1. CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

2. A Constitution is a set of rules and regulations guiding
the administration of a country.
OR
A constitution is an aggregate of fundamental principles
or established precedents that constitute the legal basis
of a polity, organization or other type of entity and
commonly determine how that entity is to be governed.
The Constitution of India is the supreme law in India

3. The 1st words of the preamble-” We The
People”- signifies that the power is
ultimately vested in the hands of the
people of India . So far the preamble has
been amended only once in 1976 by 42nd
amendment which inserted the words
Socialism , Secularism , and Integrity.

4.  A Constitution is necessary because of the following
reasons:
 It determines the relationship of the citizens with
the governments.
 It lays down principles and guidelines which are
required for people belonging to different ethnic and
religious groups to live in harmony.
 It is an important law of the land

6. The constitution of India has some distinct and unique
features as compared to other constitutions to he world.
Dr.Ambedkar, the chairman of drafting committee puts
it , the farmers had tried to accumulate and
accommodate the best features of other constitutions ,
keeping in view the peculiar problems and needs of our
country.

7. Partly rigid and flexible
Democratic, Republic
Parliamentary system of Government
A Federation
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles Of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
Secular States
An Independent Judiciary
Single Citizenship
Longest written constitution

8.  Emperor Ashoka Maurya was the first to introduce
and establish the constitutional principles , engraved
them in major rocks , pillars and minor rocks for
public take reference. Which is known as
EDICTS OF ASHOKA.
 Before 1947, India was divided into two main entities-
The British India which is consisted of 11 provinces
and the princely states ruled by Indian Princes under
subsidiary alliance policy.

10. Constitution of India
LEGISLATIVE POWER
EXECUTION POWER
JUDICIAL POWER
Power to make RULES/LAWS
Power to implement RULES/LAWS
To interpret RULES/LAWS

13. To setup a union of India comprising British India and
the princely states.
To set up federal form of government with separate
state and central governments.
To set up a democracy in which all power is derived
from the people.
To protect the integrity of India and her sovereign
rights over land , sea and air.
To help India attain its rightful place in the world and
work for peace and welfare.

14. Dr.Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru , Vallabhai Patel ,
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

17. FATHER OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

22. The individual Articles of the constitution are grouped together
into the following parts:
PARTS
 Part I -Union and It’s Territory
 Part II -Citizenship
 Part III -Fundamental Rights
 Part IV -Directive Principles Of State Policy
 Part V - The Union
 Part VI - The States
 Part VII - States in the B part of First schedule
 Part VIII - The Union Territories

26. Fundamental rights are a group
of rights that have been recognized by the
Supreme Court as requiring a high degree
of protection from government
encroachment. These rights are specifically
identified in the Constitution (especially in
the Bill of Rights), or have been found
under Due Process.
•Right to Equality. (Art. 14-18)
•Right to Freedom. (Art. 19-22)
•Right against Exploitation. (Art. 23-24)
•Right to Freedom of Religion. (Art. 25-28)
•Cultural and Educational Rights. (Art. 29-30)
•Right to Constitutional Remedies.(Art. 31-32)
•Right to Life
•Right to Education (Art. 21A)

27.  Abide by the Constitution and respect national
flag & National Anthem.
 Follow ideals of the freedom struggle.
 Protect sovereignty & integrity of India.
 Defend the country and render national
services when called upon.
 Sprit of common brotherhood.
 Preserve composite culture.

28. The constitution of India has several distinctive
features;
 It’s the lengthiest constitution in the world
 It’s a combination of rigidity& flexibility
 It’s a Quasi-Federal system of government
 It is very clear and precise.
 It is free from doubts and ambiguity.