Class 8
The Indian Constitution
Class 8
An introduction to the foundational document of India.
Understanding its key features and principles.
A presentation for Class 8 students.
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
It defines the powers and responsibilities of the government.
To limit the power of the government and protect the rights of citizens.
For the administration and governance of a country.
By establishing clear rules and procedures.
Framed by the Constituent Assembly of India.
Adopted on 26 January 1950.
Longest written constitution in the world.
Emergence of the Constitution after independence.
Drawing inspiration from various constitutions worldwide.
Division of power between the central government and state governments.
Ensures that diverse interests are represented and accommodated.
Deals with national matters.
Manages regional issues.
Addresses community-level concerns.
Citizens elect their representatives through voting.
Elected representatives are accountable to the people.
Making laws and holding the government accountable.
The head of the government and leader of the majority party.
Assisting the Prime Minister in running the government.
Makes the laws.
Implements the laws.
Interprets the laws.
Each branch can limit the power of the other two.
Ensuring no single branch becomes too powerful.
Fundamental rights are essential for personal liberty and development.
They protect citizens from the arbitrary exercise of state power.
Ensures equal treatment under the law.
Guarantees freedoms of speech, expression, and assembly.
Citizens can approach the courts if their fundamental rights are violated.
Duties are moral obligations of citizens towards the nation.
Respecting the ideals and institutions of the Constitution.
Fostering a sense of common brotherhood.
Conserving natural resources and protecting wildlife.
Participating in nation-building activities.
Secularism means that the state does not promote any particular religion.
All religions are treated equally.
The state remains neutral in matters of religion.
Citizens have the freedom to practice, profess, and propagate their religion.
The state does not discriminate on the basis of religion.
All adult citizens have the right to vote, regardless of caste, creed, religion, or gender.
Essential for democracy, ensuring representation of all citizens.
Citizens who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to vote.
The Election Commission ensures free and fair elections.
Giving a voice to every citizen in the government.
The Preamble is an introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and principles of the document.
It summarizes the aims and objectives of the Constitution.
Social, economic, and political justice for all citizens.
Freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship.
Equality of status and opportunity.
Review of the essential features of the Indian Constitution.
The division of power between the centre and the states.
The rights guaranteed to all citizens.
India is a secular state which respects all religions equally.
The Indian Constitution establishes India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.