This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Indian Constitution, its historical background, key features, and fundamental principles. Students will explore the Constitution's evolution, its structure, and the roles of various institutions, such as the Parliament, Executive, and Judiciary.
COURSE OUTCOME
CO 1: Should be able to understand the Political system of India
CO2: Can comprehend the legal-formal nature of citizenship and the aspects of Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties as envisaged by the constitution
CO3: Should be able to discuss and explain the organisation and functions of the constitutional offices
CO4: Helps to Understand the nature and functioning of constitution in post-Independent India
SYLLABUS
- Unit I : MAKING OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION:
- a) Government of India Act 1919, Government of India Act 1935 -Indian Independence Act 1947.
- b) Constituent Assembly-framing the constitution
- Unit.2. FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION,
b) Preamble: Philosophical and Ideological Base of the Constitution.
c) Basic structure of the constitution.
a) Citizenship-Methods of acquisition
b) Fundamental Rights.
c) Directive Principles of state policy.
d) Fundamental duties.
a) Union Executive- the President and the Vice-President- The Council of Ministers and the Prime Minister - Powers and functions.
b) Union Legislature - The Parliament: composition, powers and functions - Speaker.
Legislative Process,
c) Supreme court of India: structure powers and functions
d) CAG
a) Governor- the Council of Ministers and the Chief Minister- Powers and functions
b) State Legislature- composition, powers and functions.
c) High Court-Powers and functions
a) Amendment Procedure and Important amendments (42,44,52,73,74)
b) Emergency Provisions
c) Article 370
d) Union Public Service Commission
e) Election Commission
f) Special Provision for SC/ST ,OBC/Minorities
Teaching Methods:
- Class Lectures
- Discussions
- Seminars
- Assignments
- Exams
- Teacher: Dr. AJITH KUMAR P Political Science