Question

Answer the question.
Discuss any three salient features of the Constitution of India.

Answer 1

The three salient features of the Indian Constitution are :

1. Federalism: Federalism refers to a system of government in which the power is divided between central and state governments. The state government looks after the maintenance of law and order in their respective states, while the central government deals with the issues of national importance like defense and foreign affairs.
2. Parliamentary form of Government: India has a parliamentary form of government in which people elect their representatives, who are responsible for framing rules and regulations for the entire country. The constitution has granted the principle of the universal adult franchise where every citizen of India above 18 years has a right to vote, irrespective of religion, caste or gender. The parliament consists of elected members and is the supreme law-making body. _
3. Separation of Powers: There is a division of power between three branches of government, viz., legislature, executive and judiciary. There is a balance of power among the three organs of the Government as these three exercise different powers and keep a check on their respective organ. The legislature is responsible for making the laws, the executive is for implementation of the laws and the judiciary for punishing those who violate the laws.