Indian Polity

In terms of inter-state relations, the Constitution provides for the following: Inter-state water dispute resolution; Inter-state councils for coordination

Amending the Indian Constitution is the process of changing the nation’s fundamental law or supreme law. The procedure for amending the constitution is outlined in Part XX (Article 368) of the Indian Constitution.

Directive Principles of State Policy are instructions/guidelines to both the federal and state governments. Though these principles are not legally enforceable, they are critical to the country’s governance.

The Prime Minister of India is the head of the Indian government. According to Article 75, the President appoints the Prime Minister.

The President can overrule many emergency provisions of the Constitution, which guarantees Fundamental Rights to Indian citizens, with the advice of the cabinet of ministers.

A parliamentary system is a type of government in which the executive holds power with the support of the legislature.

A preamble is an introductory and expressive statement in a document that explains the purpose and underlying philosophy of the document.  

Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state to which he or she owes loyalty and is thus legally protected.

After researching all prior constitutions, the Indian Constitution, which is widely regarded as one of the most admired in the world, was adopted.

For the first time, the Indian National Congress (INC) officially called for a constituent assembly to draft a constitution for India in 1935.