1. The Politics of India By Rahil Bagchi

3. India got independence from Britain on Aug 15 th, 1947 The Constitution of India was implemented on Jan 26, 1950 Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President Satyameyva Jayate

5. India is a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Supreme or Independent Nation Social and Economic Equality for ALL citizens Equality of ALL religions. No national religion Form of government, where supreme power vested in people Government BY the people

6. Right to Equality CCannot discriminate on religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth EEquality of opportunity for all citizens related to employment under state government Right to Particular Freedom FFreedom of speech FFreedom to assemble peacefully and without arms FFreedom to form associations or unions FFreedom to move freely throughout India FFreedom to reside in any part of India

7. Cultural and Educational Rights  Right to preserve its distinct language, script or culture Right to Freedom of Religion  Right to practice, profess and propagate religion, subject to certain restriction (public order, social welfare etc.) Right against Exploitation  Prohibition against forced labor, child labor Right to Constitutional Remedies  Right to change the constitution

8. Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judiciary Branch Supreme Court High Court Interprets laws and make judgments Lok Sabha 545 members Rajya Sabha 245 members Make Laws Parliament All members are elected every 5 years 12 appointed by President, rest chosen by state representatives Head: President (ceremonial post) Power with the Prime Minister (usually head of majority party or majority coalition) Make sure that the policies are being followed

9. Regional Parties Telegu Desam DMK Trinamool Congress Samajwadi Party National Parties Congress BJP CPI(M) Bahujan Samaj Party Janata Dal India is multi-party system: Lots and Lots of political parties. …there are many, many more

11. Date of Election Announced Campaign Starts VOTE FOR ….. Voting Day Schools, colleges are voting places Government employee supervise process Blue indelible ink indicate you voted But I do not have a majority!!! What now??

12. Hi! I am the Prime Minister….I have a lot of work to do!! Coalition Government – parties get together to create a majority in Lok Sabha UPA

13. Quiz Name 3 keywords in the Indian Constitution preamble?  Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic What is another name of the legislative branch?  The Parliament What are the 2 parts of the legislative branch?  Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha How many political parties are there in India?  Hundreds Name one fundamental right?  Right of Equality  Right to Particular Freedom  Right of freedom of religion

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