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Download Solution PDFThe characteristics of the "Fundamental Rights" are taken from _______.
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Option 4 : Constitution of the United States
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Constitution of the United States.Key Points
- The authors of the Constitution took inspiration from other international constitutions for a number of its aspects.
- The American Constitution served as a template for India's Fundamental Rights.
- Other significant elements, such as the Written Constitution, the President's role as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and others, are drawn from the constitutions of other nations.
- Fundamental rights are basic rights provided to the people in order to live with dignity and integrity.
- They are protected by the Indian Constitution's Part III.
- Other elements taken from the US Constitution include
- an independent judiciary and judicial review,
- impeachment of the president,
- removal of justices from the Supreme Court and High Court, and
- the Vice-presidential position.
- Elements taken from the Australian constitution include:
- Concurrent list
- Freedom of trade
- Commerce and intercourse
- Joint sitting of the Upper and Lower House.
- Elements taken from the British constitution include:
- Parliamentary Form of Government
- Rule of law
- Legislative procedure
- Single Citizenship
- Cabinet system
- Prerogative writs
- Bicameralism
- Elements taken from the Ireland constitution include:
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Nomination of Rajya Sabha members
- Method of Election of the President
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