Test: The Philosophy Of Constitution - UPSC MCQ

This statement was given by Abraham Lincoln.

Under the 42nd Amendment, two new words "SOCIALIST & SECULAR" have been added in the Preamble.

The Indian constitution reflects a faith in political deliberations. The debates in the Constituent Assembly amply show that the makers of the Constitution wanted to be as inclusive in their approach as possible.

Our constitution makers were inspired to draft the provisions from the various constitutions of the world. Like, they incorporated emergency provision from Germany, distribution of the legislative powers from Canada, and parliamentary institutions from the United Kingdom.

India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The words "SOCIALIST" and "SECULAR" were introduced in 42nd amendment.

The words "We, the people of India... adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution", thus, declare the ultimate sovereignty of the people of India and that the constitution rests on their authority .

Judiciary is responsible to the legislature is not an essential feature of a democracy.

The preamble states that " We, the Japanese people desire peace for all time and are deeply conscious of the high ideals controlling human relationships". Thus, the philosophy of the Japanese constitution is based on the ideal of peace.

Under Article 19(1)(c)The Right to Freedom gives the Freedom to form associations or unions or co-operative societies on which the State can impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality and the sovereignty and integrity of India.

He was also a Chairman of Union Powers Committee and States Committee. He introduced the “Objectives Resolution” in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946.