| Publication |
New Delhi, Red Turtle, 2015.
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| Description |
xiii, 174pOrange Spine
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| Series |
Derek introduces
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| Summary/Abstract |
The Constitution of India is a remarkable document that lays down the rules, principles and ideas according to which India is governed. It delineates the basic framework of various institutions and specifies the rights and duties of citizens. Every citizen needs to know about it in order to preserve the spirit of democracy and equality of independent India. In this book, Derek O'Brien tells in a simple and concise manner, how the Constitution came to be written, who were the people who shaped it and the concepts and thoughts that went into creating it. He also explains how the Parliament of India functions. Filled with hundreds of interesting facts as well as detailed informative entries, The Constitution and Parliament of India will instill a sense of pride about the country in readers and will also inspire them to be more responsible citizens.
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| Contents |
Section A: The Constitution of India
The making of the Constitution - The Constituent Assembly
- The making of the Constitution - selected people involved
- The Constitution - the features, structure and provisions
Section B: The Parliament of India
The Parliament house
- The Lok sabha
- The Rajya sabha
- Union budget and bills
Appendix 1: Outstanding parliamentarians
Appendix 2: Some famous speeches associated with the Parliament of India
Appendix 3: Table of Precedence
Appendix 4: Election symbols (as of 2014)
Appendix 5: Union, State and Concurrent lists
Bibliography
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| Standard Number |
9788129136558 Pb.
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