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Why do we need a constitution?


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India’s Constitution is the supreme law of India. It defines the Government’s fundamental political values, policies, processes, powers, rights, and duties. It conveys constitutional supremacy & not parliamentary supremacy because it is not established by the Parliament but by a constituent assembly and adopted by its citizens, with a declaration in its preamble.

The Constitution of India is the longest Constitution in the world. It had three ninety-five articles in twenty-two parts and eight schedules at its beginning. It comprises of around 145,000 words making it the world’s second-largest functioning constitution. It currently has a preamble, twenty-five parts with twelve schedules, five appendices, four forty-eight articles & hundred and one amendments.

Why do we need a constitution?

It is important to have a Constitution for the following reasons:

  • It is a significant rule of the nation. The relationship of people with governments is decided by this.
  • It sets down standards and procedures that are necessary to live in peace for individuals belonging to various religious groups.
  • It sets out how the government will be chosen and who will have the authority and duty to decide things.
  • It defines the parameters of the government’s control and informs us about people’s rights.
  • It reflects the desires of individuals to create a good society.

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