Constitution
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A
constitution
is an important document laying down the
fundamental principles
of a country.
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The country is governed by these principles. Laws are also formulated according to them.
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The Indian Constitution was drafted by the
Constituent Assembly
and came into effect on
26 January 1950
.
- The constitution Assembly of India took two years 11 months and 17 days to draft the constitution
Importance of Our Constitution
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It contains valuable information regarding the
structure, organs, duties and responsibilities
of the government.
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It regulates the
relationship
between the various organs as well as between the citizens and the government.
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It has a system of
checks and balances
that prevents the misuse of power vested in the government.
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It protects the rights of the
minorities
against the oppression by the majority.
- It guarantees certain Fundamental Rights to the citizens to protect them against any injustice by the government.
