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The Preamble
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Constitution rests on the Authority of the People
India member of British Commonwealth –> purpose, i.e.,
Promotion of International Peace
Article 51
“The state shall endeavour to
Promote international peace and security
Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
Foster respect for international law and treaty
obligations in dealings of organised people with one
another
Encourage settlement of international disputes by
arbitration
Democratic
Republic
Liberty
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Envisages free and Civilised Society
Part III – Articles 19,25 – 28
Directive Principles
Fundamental Duties
Equality
Article 326
Universal Adult Suffrage
Fraternity
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Secular
Welfare State
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7. Independent Judiciary with power of Judicial Review
8. Aims at Social Equality
9. Universal Franchise without Communal Representation
10. Provision for Parliamentary Government combined with
elected President at the head
11. Federal System with Unitary Basis
12. Integration of States