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Constitution (Simple)

Module 5 · Core principles, rights, and the structure of governance.

Constitutional History Fundamental Rights Governance Structure

Making of the Constitution

Constituent Assembly: Formation, committees, key members
Sources: Borrowed features from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, etc.
Preamble: Ideals, objectives, amendability (Kesavananda Bharati)
Basic Structure Doctrine: Evolution and significance

Fundamental Rights (Part III)

Right to Equality: Articles 14-18, reasonable classification
Right to Freedom: Articles 19-22, speech, assembly, movement
Right against Exploitation: Articles 23-24, human trafficking, child labor
Right to Freedom of Religion: Articles 25-28, secularism
Cultural and Educational Rights: Articles 29-30, minority rights
Right to Constitutional Remedies: Article 32, writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)

Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties

DPSP (Part IV): Social, economic, and political justice goals
Fundamental Duties (Part IVA): Citizen responsibilities
Relationship between FRs and DPSP: Minerva Mills, etc.

Union and State Structure

Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, powers, sessions
Executive: President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers
Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, judicial review
State Government: Governor, CM, Legislative Assembly
Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities (73rd and 74th Amendments)

Resources

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