PPT: The Indian Constitution | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

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The Indian
Constitution
GRADE 8 - SOCIAL STUDIES
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The Indian
Constitution
GRADE 8 - SOCIAL STUDIES
What is the Meaning of The
Indian Constitution?
The Constitution of India is the
supreme law of India. 
The document lays down the
framework that demarcates the
fundamental political code,
structure, procedures, powers, and
duties of government institutions
and sets out fundamental rights,
directive principles, and the duties
of citizens. 
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The Indian
Constitution
GRADE 8 - SOCIAL STUDIES
What is the Meaning of The
Indian Constitution?
The Constitution of India is the
supreme law of India. 
The document lays down the
framework that demarcates the
fundamental political code,
structure, procedures, powers, and
duties of government institutions
and sets out fundamental rights,
directive principles, and the duties
of citizens. 
WHY DOES A COUNTRY NEED A CONSTITUTION? 
Three Significant Reasons Why We Need a
Constitution
In democratic societies, the Constitution often
lays down rules that guard against the misuse of
authority by our political leaders.
1.
The Constitution ensures that a dominant group
does not use its power against less powerful
people or groups.
2.
The Constitution helps to protect us against
decisions that could have an adverse effect on
the larger principles that the country believes in.
3.
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The Indian
Constitution
GRADE 8 - SOCIAL STUDIES
What is the Meaning of The
Indian Constitution?
The Constitution of India is the
supreme law of India. 
The document lays down the
framework that demarcates the
fundamental political code,
structure, procedures, powers, and
duties of government institutions
and sets out fundamental rights,
directive principles, and the duties
of citizens. 
WHY DOES A COUNTRY NEED A CONSTITUTION? 
Three Significant Reasons Why We Need a
Constitution
In democratic societies, the Constitution often
lays down rules that guard against the misuse of
authority by our political leaders.
1.
The Constitution ensures that a dominant group
does not use its power against less powerful
people or groups.
2.
The Constitution helps to protect us against
decisions that could have an adverse effect on
the larger principles that the country believes in.
3.
WHY DOES A COUNTRY NEED A CONSTITUTION? 
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The Indian
Constitution
GRADE 8 - SOCIAL STUDIES
What is the Meaning of The
Indian Constitution?
The Constitution of India is the
supreme law of India. 
The document lays down the
framework that demarcates the
fundamental political code,
structure, procedures, powers, and
duties of government institutions
and sets out fundamental rights,
directive principles, and the duties
of citizens. 
WHY DOES A COUNTRY NEED A CONSTITUTION? 
Three Significant Reasons Why We Need a
Constitution
In democratic societies, the Constitution often
lays down rules that guard against the misuse of
authority by our political leaders.
1.
The Constitution ensures that a dominant group
does not use its power against less powerful
people or groups.
2.
The Constitution helps to protect us against
decisions that could have an adverse effect on
the larger principles that the country believes in.
3.
WHY DOES A COUNTRY NEED A CONSTITUTION? 
Federalism. 1.
Parliamentary Form of Government 2.
Separation of Powers 3.
Fundamental Rights 4.
Secularism 5.
THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION: KEY FEATURES