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Indian Constitution Sources – Quick Revision Notes for Competitive Exams

Sources of the Constitution — Quick Revision Notes

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The Indian Constitution is inspired by several world constitutions and historical documents. Its makers borrowed the best provisions suited to Indian needs. These quick notes summarise key sources like the Government of India Act 1935, British, U.S., Irish, Canadian, Australian, and other constitutions for UPSC and other exam revision.

Government of India Act, 1935

  • Federal scheme
  • Office of Governor
  • Judiciary
  • Emergency provisions
  • Administrative details
  • Public Service Commission

British Constitution

  • Parliamentary form of government
  • Rule of law
  • Legislative procedure
  • Single citizenship
  • Cabinet system
  • Prerogative writs, Parliamentary privileges and bicameralism

U.S. Constitution

  • Fundamental rights
  • Judicial review
  • Impeachment of the President
  • Independence of judiciary
  • Removal procedure of Supreme Court and High Court judges
  • Post of Vice-President

Irish Constitution

  • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
  • Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha (inspired)
  • Method of election of President

Australian Constitution

  • Concurrent list
  • Freedom of trade, commerce and inter-course
  • Joint sitting of Parliament

Canadian Constitution

  • Federation with a strong centre
  • Vesting of residuary powers in the centre
  • Appointment of state governors by the centre
  • Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Japanese Constitution

  • Procedure established by law

Russian / USSR Constitution

  • Fundamental duties
  • Ideal of justice (social, economic and political) emphasised in the Preamble

Weimar Constitution (Germany)

  • Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency

South African Constitution

  • Procedure for amendment of the constitution
  • Election of members of Rajya Sabha

French Constitution

  • Republic and the ideals of Liberty, Equality & Fraternity in the Preamble
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