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Constitution: As A Living Document
What is the significance of the following phrases as used in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution: “Liberty of thought, expression, belief, religion and worship.”
The citizens of India have been guaranteed a number of freedoms by the Constitution. Part III of the Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Some of the very important freedoms have been mentioned in the Preamble itself. They are liberty of thought, freedom to express one's view, belief and worship. In the list of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed to the Indian citizen six types of freedom have been described. For example, every Indian citizen has the liberty to express his views, speech and writing, adopt any profession move anywhere in India, settle anywhere and to form associations, etc.
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Discuss the objectives of our Constitution as embodied in the Preamble.
Give the examples of some of the countries in which people initiate or approve amendments to the constitution.
For making the following amendments to the constitution of India, what conditions need to be fulfilled?
(a) Citizenship clause.
(b) Right to freedom of religion.
(c) Changes in the union list.
(d) Changes in state boundaries.
(e) Provision regarding Election Commission.
How many times the former Soviet Union had formal new constitutions? What is the present position of Russia in this regard?
Is it true that the good Indians have intended a very good and suitable constitution? Mention only two points to prove goodness of our country's constitution.
Who can amend the constitution? How can it do this? Mention the three provisions in this regard.
Write a brief note on “unity and integrity of the nation,” as given in the Indian Constitution.
Explain the term fraternity.
What is meant by the term 'Republic' as given in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?
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