CONSTITUTION

A written document in which we find

rules which formulated through
consensus.

Types of constitution:-
•Written & Unwritten
•Flexible & Rigid
Why do we need a constitution?
•It lays out ideals that form the basis
of the kind of country that we as
citizens aspire to live in.
•It defines the nature of a country’s
political system – the constitution lays
out certain important guidelines that
govern decision making within these
societies.
Why do we need a constitution?
•It ensures that a dominant group does
not use its power against other , less
powerful people or groups.
•It saves us from ourselves – constitution
helps to protect us against certain
decisions that we might take that could
have an adverse effect on the larger
principles that the country believes in.
Key features of Indian Constitution

•Federalism
•Parliamentary form of government.
•Separation of powers.
•Fundamental rights.
 Fundamental Rights
•Right to equality
•Right to freedom
•Right against exploitation
•Right to freedom of religion
•Cultural and educational rights
•Right to constitutional remedies