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Civics chapter 1 THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION PPTX learn and stay happy guys ........

2. Why does a country need a
Constitution?
OIt tells us about the fundamental nature of the
society.
OIt lays down the ideals that form the basis of a
country.
OIt defines the nature of a country’s political system.
OThe constitution plays a major role in countries
having democratic forms of government.
OIt prevents oppression or domination by the majority.
OIt helps in protecting us against certain decisions that
could have an unfavourableeffect on the larger
principles that the country believes in.

3. Key Features of the Indian
Constitution
OFederalism
OParliamentary form of government
OSeparation of powers
OFundamental rights
OSecularism

4. Federalism
OMore than one level of government co-exists.
We have a government at the Centre,
At the State level and
At the village level i.e., panchayat
OThe constitution contains lists that describe
the issues that each tier of government can
make laws on.
OThe states are not just the agents of the
federal government but draw their authority
from the Constitution as well.

5. Parliamentary form of government
OCitizens of India have a direct role in
electing their representatives.
OEvery citizen, irrespective of his/her
social background, can contest in
elections

6. Separation of powers
OThere are three organs of the state as per the
Constitution. They are as follows:
1. The legislature: It refers to the elected
representatives.
2. The executive: It refers to those responsible
for
implementing laws.
3. The judiciary: The system of courts.
OAccording to the Constitution, each organ should
exercise different powers.
OEach organ checks on the other organs of the State,
which ensures a balance of power among the three.

7. Fundamental rights
ORight to equality
ORight to freedom
ORight against exploitation
ORight to freedom of religion
OCultural and educational rights
ORight to constitutional remedies

8. Right to equality
OAll citizens are equal before the law.
OEach citizen will be equally protected by
the laws of the country.
ONo citizen is allowed to discriminate
against the others on the basis of religion,
caste and/or sex.

9. Right to freedom
OThis right includes the right to freedom of
speech and expression
ORight to move freely and reside in any
part of the country
ORight to form associations
ORight to practice any occupation,
profession or business

10. Right against exploitation
OAccording to the Constitution, there is a
prohibition on human trafficking, forced
labourand child labour

11. Right to freedom of religion
OEvery citizen has the right to practice,
propagate and profess the religion of
his/her choice.

12. Culture and education rights
OThe Constitution states that all minorities,
linguistic or religious, have the right to set
up their own educational institutions so as
to conserve and extend their culture.

13. Right to constitutional
remedies
OA citizen can move the court if he/she
thinks that his/her Fundamental Rights
have been violated by the State.

14. Secularism
OA secular state is that which does not
officially promote any particular religion as
the state religion.