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We have already published a mega-post listing all the articles (1-395) of the Constitution of India arranged under their respective chapters and parts. In the coming posts, we plan to elaborate on each sub-topic. Our basis of discussion will be the Constitution of India. Each post will discuss articles taken from Constitution first. Their explanations, questions and concepts follow in the later part of each post. Aspirants are advised to revisit each of the coming posts time and time again, as we may update posts with current events related to the Indian Consitution. We hope this article series greatly benefit all aspirants to prepare well for Prelims and Mains under our Prelims cum Mains Integrated approach. So let’s start well with the Preamble. The preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose, principles and philosophy of the constitution. The preamble gives an idea about the following : (1) the source of the constitution, (2) the nature of the Indian state (3) a statement of its objectives and (4) the date of its adoption.
Source of the ConstitutionWe, the people of India. The phrase “We the people of India” emphasises that the constitution is made by and for the Indian people and not given to them by any outside power. It also emphasizes the concept of popular sovereignty as laid down by Rousseau: All the power emanates from the people and the political system will be accountable and responsible to the people. Nature of Indian state
Objectives of Indian State
Date of its adoptionThe date of adoption of the Constitution is 26th November 1949. But most of the articles in the Constitution came into force on January 26th, 1950. Those articles which came into existence on 26th November 1949 is given by Article 394. Article 394 states that this article (394) and articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, 391, 392 and 393 shall come into force at once, and the remaining provisions of this Constitution shall come into force on the twenty-sixth day of January 1950, which day is referred to in this Constitution as the commencement of this Constitution. 26 January was selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress. Info Bits related to Preamble of Indian Constitution
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Why are the first 3 words of the Constitution We the People?The writers of the Constitution began their document with the three words "We the People" because they wanted to signify the fact that the citizens of the United States give the power to the government. Without this, our government would fail to be a democratic republic - a government controlled by the people.
What are the first 3 words of the preamble?The first three words, "We the People," have been interpreted to mean that the Constitution (and therefore all law in the U.S.) stems from the people - not individual states. This sets the tone for the entire document, and in turn, the laws of the United States.
What are the first 4 words of the Constitution?"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of ...
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