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Constitution: Why And How?

Question
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What do you know about the Philosophy of the Indian Constitution? Discuss.

Solution
The Philosophy of the Indian Constitution:
(1) Carefully study of the preamble to the Constitution of India makes it quite clear that the framers of our country's constitution were not only conscious to frame it for the governance of the country but they were greatly concerned to express their vision for a new society and polity.
(2) No doubt, there were differences of opinion among the members of the Constituent Assembly while debating upon the high ideals aims and objectives of the Constitution. But ultimately they reached a consensus. It is that element of consensus among the founding-fathers of constitution which reflected in the Preamble of the Constitution.
(3) Looking at the Preamble to the Constitution, we feel that it has attempted to seta goal provide a vision and direction in building a new social order which is not only democratic but also equal and just. It is a vision which is humanistic, democratic, secular and socialist.
(4) The Philosophy of the Constitution of India also aim at the projecting fundamental rights and civil liberties of the Indian citizens.
Thus we may say that the Indian Constitutionis based on the Philosophy of liberal-welfare-democratic society. As these ideals and values ofthe Indian state finds a place in the preamble, we may that the philosophy of the Constitution finds its expression in the Preamble to the Constitution.

Some More Questions From Constitution: Why and How? Chapter

Write that function of our constitution which on one hand set somelimit on our government but on the other hand it favours citizens of the country.

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Mention third important function of our constitution.

How does a constitution help in fulfilling the aspiration of a society and helps in creating a just society?

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What is the fourth important function of a constitution?

Write the Preamble to the IndianConstitution?

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What are the four main ideals enshrinedin the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.

What is the need and importanceof a constitution ?

Explain the meaning of thefollowing words, 'We, the people of India ...adopt, enact and give to ourselves this constitution.

Explain briefly the meaning of theword 'sovereign'.

Explain the meaning of the term orword 'Socialist' keeping in view thePreamble of the Indian Constitution.

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How do you think that India is aSocialist State? Give reasons.

What is meant by the term'secular'? Is India a secular state?

Mention two secular elements given inthe Indian Constitution.

With special references of 42nd and 45th amendment explain the background and meaning of the second 'secular'. How you can claim that India is a secular state?