Sources of the Indian Constitution
The main sources of the Indian Constitution and the features borrowed from different countries, presented clearly for competitive exam preparation.
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The main sources of the Indian Constitution and the features borrowed from different countries, presented clearly for competitive exam preparation.
Fundamental Rights are basic freedoms guaranteed to all citizens under Part III of the Constitution. They are enforceable by courts and are a key polity topic.
DPSP are guidelines in Part IV of the Constitution that direct the State to make policies for social and economic welfare. They are non-justiciable.
Fundamental Duties are moral obligations of citizens added to the Constitution in 1976. They are listed in Article 51A and are a common exam topic.
The President is the head of the Indian State and the first citizen of the country. This topic covers election, powers, term and key constitutional articles.
The Vice-President is the second highest office in India and the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This topic covers election, powers and key articles.
The Prime Minister is the real head of the government and leader of the Council of Ministers. This topic covers appointment, powers and key articles.
Parliament is the supreme law-making body of India. It has two Houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This is a core polity topic for all exams.
A bill is a draft proposal that becomes a law after passing through Parliament and getting the President's assent. This topic covers the full process.