What do the following terms means : We, the people of India, Republic, Justice, Equality and Liberty.
(a) We the people of India : The ultimate power in a democracy are thè people as the constitution has been drawn up and enacted by them through their representatives. It was no handed to them by a king or any outside power.
(b) Republic : The head of state i.e., President is elected through an electoral college and his post is not hereditary.
(c) Justice : Citizens cannot be discriminated against on ground of caste, religion or sex.
(d) Equality : All were equal before the law and have equal opportunities to progress.
(e) Liberty : Citizens have freedom of speech, expression and action. No unreasonable restrictions are placed on them in this respect.
