What is taken from where in Indian Constitution?
The preamble of the Indian constitution is taken from the constitution of the USA….Hemant Singh.
| Name of Countries | Borrowed Features of the Constitution |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 1. Election of members of the Rajya Sabha 2. Amendment of the Constitution |
| Japan | 1. Concept of “procedure established by Law” |
How far is it true that the Constitution of India is a borrowed document?
Our Constitution has indeed taken references from existing constitutions of the world, but it has not borrowed the constitution as it exists. For example, US constitution envisages Bill of Rights, while our Constitution envisages rights, as well as Fundamental Duties of all citizens of India.
What are the key features of Indian constitution?
Features of the Indian Constitution
- The bulkiest constitution of the world.
- Rigidity and flexibility.
- Parliamentary system of government.
- Federal system with a unitary bias.
- Fundamental rights and fundamental duties.
- Directive principles of state policy.
- Secularism.
- Independent judiciary.
What is taken from Canada in Indian Constitution?
The provisions of a Federation with a strong centre , Residuary powers of the Centre, appointment of State governors by the Centre and the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, have all been borrowed from the Canadian constitution.
Who said that our constitution is merely copy of 1935 Act?
Dr. Ambedkar
Why is the Indian Constitution criticized?
The Indian Constitution can be subjected to many criticisms of which three may be briefly mentioned: first, that it is unwieldy; second, that it is unrepresentative and third, that it is alien to our conditions.
What are the important point of Act of 1935?
Salient Features of the Government of India Act 1935 were as follows: Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of dyarchy at centre. Abolition of Indian Council and introduction of an advisory body in its place. Provision for an All India Federation with British India territories and princely states.
What were the criticisms against the making of Indian Constitution?
The critics have criticized the Constituent Assembly on various grounds. These are as follows: Not a Representative Body: The critics have argued that the Constituent Assembly was not a representative body as its members were not directly elected by the people of India based on the universal adult franchise.
Why it is important to study the philosophy of Constitution?
A political philosophy approach to the constitution is needed not only to find out the moral content expressed in it and to evaluate its claims but possibly to use it to arbitrate between varying interpretations of the many core values in our polity.