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INDIAN POLITY & GOVERNANCE
Topic
Preamble Preamble
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What is Preamble
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Preamble contains the essence of the Constitution- its values and goals. It is a microcosm of the Constitution.It is a preface to the Constitution.
“Preambular value” of the Indian Constitution Sovereignty Sovereignty is a characteristic of the government. It means that there is no authority above the government & it is free to conduct its own affairs.
Socialist The word ‘socialist’ was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. Socialism means ownership of the means of production by the Government so that the people receive equal benefits.
Secular Secularism in western context means separation of religion from politics. In Indian context ,it means that all religions in our country have same status & support from the state(positive secularism).
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DEMOCRACY
• Democracy means rule by people.
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REPUBLIC
• Republic is a political order in which the supreme power lies in a body of
citizens. Will of people is the basis for governance. Public offices are thrown open to all citizens It also means a country where the Head of State is elected and is not a hereditary institution like the monarchy in Britain.
JUSTICE
•
Justice is a concept involving the fair and moral treatment of all persons, both in the formulation and enforcement of law.
LIBERTY
•
Liberty is derived from the Latin word ‘liber’ which means freedom from slavery, imprisonment etc.
EQUALITY • Equality of status means equal treatment under law, independent of one’s status. FRATERNITY
• Fraternity means common brotherhood of all Indians.
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Importance of Preamble Its primary utility lies in assisting in clarifying the essential character of the Constitution to judiciary in case of ambiguity in the Constitution.
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Important Points ● ● ● ● ● ●
Definition Date of adoption Source of authority Nature of Indian State Objectives of the Constitution Significance of the Preamble
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INDIAN POLITY & GOVERNANCE
Topic
Preamble Preamble
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What is Preamble
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Preamble contains the essence of the Constitution- its values and goals. It is a microcosm of the Constitution.It is a preface to the Constitution.
“Preambular value” of the Indian Constitution Sovereignty Sovereignty is a characteristic of the government. It means that there is no authority above the government & it is free to conduct its own affairs.
Socialist The word ‘socialist’ was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. Socialism means ownership of the means of production by the Government so that the people receive equal benefits.
Secular Secularism in western context means separation of religion from politics. In Indian context ,it means that all religions in our country have same status & support from the state(positive secularism).
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DEMOCRACY
• Democracy means rule by people.
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REPUBLIC
• Republic is a political order in which the supreme power lies in a body of
citizens. Will of people is the basis for governance. Public offices are thrown open to all citizens It also means a country where the Head of State is elected and is not a hereditary institution like the monarchy in Britain.
JUSTICE
•
Justice is a concept involving the fair and moral treatment of all persons, both in the formulation and enforcement of law.
LIBERTY
•
Liberty is derived from the Latin word ‘liber’ which means freedom from slavery, imprisonment etc.
EQUALITY • Equality of status means equal treatment under law, independent of one’s status. FRATERNITY
• Fraternity means common brotherhood of all Indians.
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Importance of Preamble Its primary utility lies in assisting in clarifying the essential character of the Constitution to judiciary in case of ambiguity in the Constitution.
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Important Points ● ● ● ● ● ●
Definition Date of adoption Source of authority Nature of Indian State Objectives of the Constitution Significance of the Preamble
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