Salient features of the Indian Constitution JYOTI Assistant Professor Department of Political Science PGGC-11 Chandigarh.

Provision of Preamble Written, Enacted and Detailed constitution Constitution drawn from many sources Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic Federal Government Strong Centre Combination of rigidity and flexibility Parliamentary Government

Fixed size of the council of ministers Liberal Democracy Non-Political Civil Services Fundamental Rights Right to Property is an ordinary right Fundamental Duties Directive Principles of state policy Single integrated judiciary Independent judiciary Power of judicial review

Bi-Cameral legislature Emergency Provisions Special provision for welfare of minorities National Commission for the Schedule Castes and tribes Universal Adult Franchise Joint Electorate Abolition of untouchability Some independent agencies

Constitutional recognition to Democracy at grass root level Prohibition of Defection Single citizens National language