Constitution Longest Written Constitution: The Indian Constitution is considered to be the longest written constitution in the world. It contains different provisions for states and centre and their inter-relationship. The framers of the Constitution have borrowed provisions from several sources and several other Constitutions of the world. The Indian Constitution contains the detailed list of individual rights as fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy and details of administrative procedures.
A unique blend of rigidity and flexibility: Indian Constitution may be called rigid as well as flexible based on its amending procedure. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic: Democracy in India means its people govern India through their representatives elected by the universal adult franchise. India as a sovereign country means it manages its internal and external affairs freely without the interference of any external factors. The term socialist was added to the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in .
In India, we follow the mixed model of the socialist and capitalist economy. Secularism in Indian context means that it recognizes all religions equally without having any state religion. Republic in the Indian context means the head of the state in India is elected and not the monarch. ( Parliamentary System of Government: Parliament controls the functioning of the Council of Ministers, and hence it is called the Parliamentary system.
In a parliamentary system of government, (i.e.) the executive is responsible to the legislature and remains in power only when it enjoys the confidence of the majority legislators. Single Citizenship : Indian Constitution has the provision for single citizenship provided by the union and recognized by all the states across India. Citizenship identifies those who are the lawful members of a country. The Citizenship Act, regulates the determination and acquisition of citizenship after the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
The Indian Constitution provides for citizenship by birth, descent, registration, naturalization and by incorporation of territory. The Constitution also provides for renunciation and termination of citizenship under certain circumstances. The Constitution contains provisions regarding registration of Overseas Citizens of India and their rights.