question_answer 5)

The column on the left lists some of the key features of the Indian Constitution. In the other column write two sentences, in your own words, on why you think this feature is important:  

Key Feature	Significance
Federalism Separation of Powers Fundamental Right Parliamentary Form of Government

   

Answer:

Federalism: India is a vast country. It is very difficult to organize the affair of such a vast country from one place e.g. the capital of Delhi. To run our government efficiently we have government at the state level and Panchayati Raj at the Village level. Separation of Powers: According to the Constitution there are three organs of the state. These are the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. The legislature refers to our elected representatives. The executive is a smaller group of people who are responsible for implementing laws and running the government. The judiciary refers to the system of courts in this country. In order to prevent the misuse of power by any one branch of the State the Constitution says that each of these organs should exercise different powers. Through this, each organs acts as a check on the other organ of the State and this ensures the balance of power between all three. Fundamental Rights: Fundamental Rights play an important role in the all around development of the citizens of a country. These rights protect citizens against the arbitrary and absolute exercise of power by the State. The Constitution guarantees the rights of individuals against the state as well as against other individuals. Parliamentary Form of Government: The Constitution of India guarantees universal adult franchise for all citizens. It means that the people of India have a direct role in electing their representatives. Not only this, every citizens of the country, irrespective of his or her social background, can also contest elections. These representatives are accountable to the people.