Short Summary

This chapter introduces the foundational framework of Indian democracy, detailing the making of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the adoption of its Preamble. It explains the core ideals embedded in the Preamble, defining India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic nation committed to securing justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for its citizens. Furthermore, it highlights the federal characteristics of the Indian political system, the distribution of powers between the centre and states, and the functioning of a parliamentary democracy where the executive remains responsible to the legislature.