MISSION RAS: Sources of constitution of india

A constitution means a document having a special legal sanctity which sets out the framework and principal function of the Government.

Constitution of a country gives idea about the basic structure of the political system under which its people are to be governed.

It defines the power of main organ of the State, demarcates their responsibilities and regulates their relationships with each other and the people.

It can also be termed as “Fundamental Law” of a country which reflects people’s faith and aspiration.
Provisions of Indian Constitution and their Source

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA CONSTITUTION)

Independence of Judiciary

Judicial Review

President as the Executive Head

President as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces

The Vice-President as the ex-officio Chairmen of the Council of states

Fundamental Rights

Preamble

Removal of Supreme Court and High Court Judges

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF UNITED KINGDOM (UK CONSTITUTION)

Law Making Procedures

Rule of Law

System of Single Citizenship

Parliamentary System with Ministerial Responsibility

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF CANADA (CANADIAN CONSTITUTION)

Federation with a Strong Centre

Distribution of Powers between Union and the States and Placing Residuary Powers with the Centre

FROM THE CONSTITUION OF IRELAND (IRISH CONSTITUTION)

Directive Principles

Method of the Election of President

Nomination of the Members of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) by the President

FROM THE WEIMER CONSTITUTION OF GERMANY

Emergency and its Effect on Fundamental Rights

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTION)

The Concurrent List

Provision Regarding Trade, Commerce and Intercourse

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH AFRICA (SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTITUTION)

Constitutional Amendments

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF JAPAN (JAPANESE CONSTITUTION)

Fundamental Duties

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF FRANCE (FRENCH CONSTITUTION)

Republic

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