Basic Polity Class 01
Constituent Assembly
Composition and formation
· Election of members
o Indirect election
o Nomination
Objective Resolution
· Introduction
· Motives and objectives
· Explanation
Written and unwritten constitution
· Definitions
· Idea about the origin
· Differences
Features of Indian Constitution
· Written constitution
ü Codified
ü Single set of provisions
· Voluminous
Sources of Indian Constitution
· Ireland – Directive Principles pf State Policy
· U.K. – rule of law, parliamentary system etc.
· U.S.A.- fundamental rights, judicial review, office of vice president etc.
Parliamentary and presidential system
· Basic overview
· Features of parliamentary form
ü Nominal president
ü Council of ministers
ü Collective responsibility
ü Harmony between executive and legislature
· Features of presidential form
ü Real president
ü Separation of power
ü Accountability to president
Topic for the next class: Features of the Indian constitution -Federalism