Ideals Of Our Constitution: 8th SST

Question: List some features of our Constitution which have been adopted from the constitutions of other countries.

Answer: Indian has the longest written and the most detailed constitution in the world. In order to give the people of India the best possible Constitution, the farmers of our constitution studied and incorporated the best features of various constitutions of the world.

1. The Fundamental Rights and the federal from of government were adopted from the Constitution of USA.
2. The parliament system of government and single citizenship were adopted from the Constitution of UK.
3. The Directive Principles of State Policy were adopted from the Constitution of Ireland.
4. The Five-Year Plans and Fundamental Duties were adopted from the Constitution of the former USSR.

Question: What do you understand by sovereignty and democracy?

Answer: Sovereignty is the the freedom to govern oneself  within a territory and to be free from any external control. Democracy is one of the most important features of our Constitution wherein people have the power to vote and elect their representatives to the government.

Question: Why are the rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution known as Fundamental Rights?

Answer: The right were included the Constitution in the hope that they would bring about social and political transformation of society. The core of the Indian Constitution lies in Part III that relates to the Fundamental Rights. The Rights are those powers and freedoms which are essential for personal and common good and are guaranteed under the Constitution. They are called the Fundamental Rights are because, they have been incorporated in the fundamental law of the land and can be enforced by courts. Whenever the rights are violated the Supreme Court and the High Courts have the power to grant remedies. The Rights are fundamental because all citizens are in a position to claim these rights for securing their welfare and enriching their personality.

Question: List the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by our Constitution.

Answer: The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of our Constitution. They are justifiable.

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom
3. Right against Exploitation
4. Right to Freedom of Religion
5. Cultural and Educational Rights
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies