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Indian Constitution: Features & Origins - Longest & Comprehensive Governance Document, Schemes and Mind Maps of Law
Explore the key aspects of the Indian Constitution, the longest and most comprehensive governance document in the world. Discover its length, sources, and federal and unitary features. Learn about the role of B.R. Ambedkar and the fundamental rights, directive principles, and duties of citizens. Understand the supremacy of the Constitution and the division of powers between the executive, judiciary, and legislature.
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Features of the Indian Constitution
The Constitution of India became effective on 26 January 1950. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the drafting committee. It lays down the fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions. Also, it sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. It is the supreme law of India.
2. Drawn from Different Sources The basis of the basic structure such as Federal scheme, Judiciary, Governors, Emergency powers, Public Service Commissions, Administrative details, etc. are from the Government of India Act,1935.
3. Federal System and Unitary Features The federal features of governance are a dual system of government i.e. center and states, the division of powers between the executive, judiciary and legislature which are the three organs of the state, Supremacy of the Constitution, independent Judiciary and bicameralism.