1. INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Prepared by-
BIJU P M

2. Indian Constitution

3. Constituent Assembly that drafted a constitution for independent India

4. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Father of the Indian Constitution
Dr Ambedkar believed that his participation in the Constituent Assembly helped the Schedule Castes get some safeguards in the draft constitution.

5. CONSTITUTION
A written document in which the supreme law of the country is written.

6. Importance of Constitution
It lays out certain ideals that form the basis of the kind of country that we as citizens aspire to live in.
It tells us about the fundamental nature of our society.
It includes an agreement on certain ideals that they all believe the country should uphold.

7. Why do we need a Constitution?
It reflects the Ideals of the country.
It defines the nature of a country’s political system.
(Whether monarchy or democratic)
It provides guidelines to govern decision-making process in societies.
It safeguards the citizens against the misuse of powers by the leaders.

8. Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution.
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Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Constitution.
It ensures that minorities are not being suppressed by the dominant group.
It provide security against the tyranny of the majority.
Constitution is to save us from ourselves.

9. In what way is the class monitor misusing his power?

10. Why was Shabnam happy that she had not watched TV?
What would you have done in a similar situation?

11. Key Features of Indian Constitution
Federalism
Parliamentary Form of Government
Separation of Powers
Fundamental Rights
Secularism

12. FEDERALISM Government working at different levels
Central State Local

13. Parliamentary Form of Government
People standing in line to cast their votes – Universal Adult Franchise

14. Separation of Powers
EXECUTIVE
JUDICIARY
LEGISLATURE

15. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS Right to Equality Right to Freedom
Right to Freedom of Religion
Right against Exploitation
Educational & Cultural Rights
Right to Constitutional Remedies

16. SECULARISM Right to follow & practise any Religion No state Religion
All the Religions - treated with equal respect

17. Exercises Why does a democratic country need a Constitution?
What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?
What are the various fundamental rights given in the constitution?

18. Think and Answer Why do the people of Nepal want a new Constitution?
Write the difference between State and Government.
List the Fundamental rights