Unit-7 Indian Constitution - Basic Characteristics

This unit is an introduction to Constitution of India. After going through this unit you will be able to understand how India is governed.

Describe the Emergency provisions contained in the Constitution of India.

Who can contest election for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

What functions does the Judiciary perform in India? Describe the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.

Briefly describe the functions and powers of the Parliament of India?

What is meant by collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers?

How is the President of India elected and what are his powers?

Describe the nature and importance of Directive Principles of State Policy?

What are the kinds of freedom the Constitution of India has granted to citizens?

Write a note on Right to Equality.

Write down the leading principles of the Constitution of India.

What is the importance of the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

Write a note on the nature of distribution of powers between Union and State governments.

Write a note on Right to Constitutional remedies and its importance?

Describe the Emergency provisions contained in the Constitution of India.

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Constitution provides for three types of emergencies:-

(a) National Emergency.

(b) Emergency due to failure of Constitutional machinery in any state.