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Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to the Indian Constitution and governance.
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Laws
A system of rules recognized by a country to govern the actions of its citizens.
Amendment
An official change to a rule or law.
State
A definite territory or nation considered an organized political community under one government.
Role of a Constitution
Basic rules which safeguard the interests of diverse groups of people and are laid down in the form of a constitution.
Rule of law
No one is above the law; people in positions of power should be guided by law and citizens should have equal rights and responsibilities.
Legitimacy of law
The constitution authorizes institutions to implement the law, legitimizing it and aiming to bring about social equality.
Preamble
A brief introductory note at the beginning of the Constitution that lists the source of authority, system of government, objectives, and date of adoption.
Justice
Securing social, political, and economic justice; involving no discrimination, bridging the gap between rich and poor, and ensuring the right to participate in state affairs.
Liberty
Minimum rights enjoyed by every person in a community for free and civilised existence, with certain restrictions and attached duties.
Equality
Ensuring equal status and opportunity for all individuals by removing discrimination and providing equal protection under the law.
Fraternity
A spirit of brotherhood among the people of India, achieved through common citizenship and equal rights, preserving the dignity of each individual.
Socialism
Securing economic justice and equality of opportunity for all, bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, envisioning a mixed economy with growth of agriculture and industrialisation.
Federalism
Existence of two or more tiers of government with powers divided between the union and state governments.
Parliamentary form of Government
A system where the head of state may be a monarch or president with a ceremonial position, while real power rests with the Prime Minister and Cabinet who are accountable to the legislature.
Separation of Powers
The executive, legislature, and the judiciary; each acting as a check on the other to control arbitrary use of power.
Fundamental Rights
Ensure secularism, socialism, freedom of religion, culture, education, equality, constitutional remedies, and protection against exploitation.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Based on the concept of welfare state, serving as guidelines for the government to establish political, economic, and social justice.
Secularism
No discrimination on the basis of religion is allowed, equality is assured to all citizens irrespective of religion, and the state is impartial towards all religions.
Constitution-A living Document
Allows the government to make changes to the laws by amending the Constitution in response to the changing needs of society.