Compare and contrast the major features of the constitutions of India and Britain.
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Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
Q3. Compare and contrast the major features of the constitutions of India and Britain. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
- •Reference: IE, Insights on India*
Why the question: United Kingdom (UK) elects new Prime Minister (PM) Key Demand of the question: To write about salient features of the Indian constitution and the nature of federalism in India. Compare and contrast – provide a detailed comparison of the two types, and their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by mentioning the legacy of the British on the Indian constitution Body: In the first part, write about the major differences between the Indian and British constitutions. Written constitution, Nature of federation, Citizenship, Sovereign power, Judicial review etc. Next, write about similarities between the Indian and British constitutions – Rule of Law, Independence of Judiciary, Parliamentary system etc, Conclusion: Conclude by summarising the major observations.
Why the question:
United Kingdom (UK) elects new Prime Minister (PM)
Key Demand of the question:
To write about salient features of the Indian constitution and the nature of federalism in India.
Compare and contrast – provide a detailed comparison of the two types, and their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the legacy of the British on the Indian constitution
In the first part, write about the major differences between the Indian and British constitutions. Written constitution, Nature of federation, Citizenship, Sovereign power, Judicial review etc.
Next, write about similarities between the Indian and British constitutions – Rule of Law, Independence of Judiciary, Parliamentary system etc,
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the major observations.