Features of Constitution of india

The constitution of india came into force on 26th of january 1950..  Its main features can be listed as:

  • Lengtheist written constitution.
  • Single citizenship
  • Fundamental rights
  • Fundamental duties
  • Multi party system
  • Two heads of state nominal is president and real is prime minister
  • Parliamentry form of government
  • Universal adult franchise
  • Blend of rigidity and flexiîbility
  • Quasi federal form of government
  • Independence of judiciary
  • Doctrine of judicial review
  • Concept of rule of law
  • Supremacy of constitution. 
  • Directive principles of state policy
  • A bag of borrowings

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