The Politics of India

By

Rahil Bagchi

India got independence from Britain on Aug 15th, 1947

The Constitution of India was implemented on Jan 26, 1950

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President

Satyameyva Jayate

India is a SOVEREIGN,

SOCIALIST,

SECULAR,

DEMOCRATIC

REPUBLIC

Supreme or Independent

NationSocial and

Economic Equality for ALL citizens

Equality of ALL religions. No

national religion

Form of government, where supreme power

vested in people

Government BY the people

Right to Equality Cannot discriminate on religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth Equality of opportunity for all citizens related to employment under

state government

Right to Particular Freedom Freedom of speech Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms Freedom to form associations or unions Freedom to move freely throughout India Freedom to reside in any part of India

Cultural and Educational Rights Right to preserve its distinct language, script or culture

Right to Freedom of Religion Right to practice, profess and propagate religion, subject to

certain restriction (public order, social welfare etc.)

Right against Exploitation Prohibition against forced labor, child labor

Right to Constitutional Remedies Right to change the constitution

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judiciary BranchSupreme Court

High Court

Interprets laws and make judgments

Lok Sabha

545 members

Rajya Sabha

245 members

Make Laws

Parliament

All members are elected every 5 years

12 appointed by President, rest chosen

by state representatives

Head: President (ceremonial post)

Power with the Prime Minister (usually head of majority party or majority coalition)

Make sure that the policies are being followed

Regional Parties

Telegu Desam

DMK

Trinamool Congress

Samajwadi Party

National Parties

Congress

BJP

CPI(M)

Bahujan Samaj Party

Janata Dal

India is multi-party system: Lots and Lots of political parties.

…there are many, many more

Date of Election Announced

Campaign Starts

VOTE FOR …..

Voting Day

Schools, colleges are voting places

Government employee supervise process

Blue indelible ink indicate you voted

But I do not have a majority!!!What now??

Hi! I am the Prime Minister….I have a lot of work to do!!

Coalition Government – parties get together to

create a majority in Lok Sabha

UPA

Quiz Name 3 keywords in the Indian Constitution preamble?

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic

What is another name of the legislative branch? The Parliament

What are the 2 parts of the legislative branch? Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

How many political parties are there in India? Hundreds

Name one fundamental right? Right of Equality Right to Particular Freedom Right of freedom of religion

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