Class 9 Political Science: Chapter 8 - Meaning and Characteristics of the Constitution

Presenter: Chaurasi Bachwani

Chapter Introduction

• Topic: Meaning and Characteristics of the Constitution (Part-1)
• Importance: What is the constitution, its drafting process, and its characteristics.

Objectives

• Enhance students' understanding of politics.
• Provide detailed information on various aspects of the constitution.

Key Points

What is a Constitution?

• Definition: Any systematic collection of rules desinged to goye
  • It is followed to govern the country.
• Function: Determines the relationship between the people and the government.

Importance of the Constitution

• Authority: The fundamental and supreme document for all citizens and officials of the country.
• Living and Physical Document: Continuously evolves and gets updated over time.
• Provision: Clarifies citizens' rights, duties, and the functioning of the government.

Framing Process of the Indian Constitution

• Cabinet Mission: Mission proposed by the British Government on 25th March 1946.
• Constituent Assembly: 389 members collectively prepared the document.
  • Members were elected without any discrimination.

Key Members

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Chairman of the Constituent Assembly
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Chairman of the Drafting Committee
• Women Members: Sarojini Naidu, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Drafting Process of the Constitution

• Time Period: 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days
• Final Form: Prepared on 26th November 1949 and implemented on 26th January 1950.

Main Characteristics of the Constitution

• Detail of the Document: The most detailed and comprehensive document.
  • 395 articles and 12 appendices.
• Uniform Rules for All Citizens

Method of Learning

• Importance: Every student and citizen must have knowledge of the constitution, whether for exam preparation or for following rules in life.

Conclusion

• The constitution is a dynamic document that plays a vital role in the governance of the country.
• Students need to understand and remember it in detail.

Additional Resources

• Recommended to refer to Wikipedia and Google.
• Contact the presenter for any doubts.