The Constitution of India contains not only the fundamental principles of governance, but also detailed administrative provisions. Though borrowed from almost every constitution of the world, the constitution of India has its own original features that distinguish it from the constitutions of other countries. Some main features/points of the Indian constitution are:
- Lengthiest written constitution
- A federal system with unitary bias
- Parliamentary form of government
- Synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy
- Integrated and Independent Judiciary
- Universal Adult Franchise
- Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
- Single citizenship
- Three-tier government
- Directive Principles of State Policy
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