MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS
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perfect union
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common defense
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liberty
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general welfare
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Detailed explanation-1: -The first three words in the Constitution are the most powerful: We the People. They declare that the Constitution derives its power not from a king or a Congress, but from the people themselves. This concept of popular sovereignty-power to the people-is the foundation upon which the entire Constitution depends.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Preamble is not enforceable is a court of law. The preamble is the part of Indian Constitution. It has been amended only once so far, in 1976, by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which has added three new words – Socialist, Secular, and Integrity – to the Preamble.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Preamble reflects the philosophy of the Constitution of India. Its objectives include securing equality, liberty, and justice for all the citizens. However, the word ‘Freedom’ is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Detailed explanation-4: -Preamble declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. The date is mentioned in the preamble when it was adopted i.e.