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*Constituent Assembly held eleven sessions in 165 days.
*The final session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 24th January 1950.
*Total number of members signed in Constitution 284
*Indian Constitution is dedicated to the people of India.
THE PREAMBLE
*American Constitution was the first to begin with a preamble. India adopted this method from the USA.
*Technically, preamble is the introduction or preface to the constitution.
*In India, Preamble is the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Constitution.
*Preamble is the key to open the edifice of the constitution.
Borrowed features of Indian Constitution
Ideas Taken from
*Office of Governor - Govt, of India Act 1935
*Federal Court -Govt of India Act 1935
*PSCS -Govt, of India Act 1935
*Emergency-Govt, of India Act 1935
*Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency - Germany (Weimer Constitution)
*Fundamental Rights - USA
*Preamble - USA
*Judicial Review - USA
*Impeachment - USA
*Functions of Vice President - USA
*Parliamentary form of Govt. - Britain
*Rule of Law - Britain
*Single Citizenship - Britain
*Office of CAG - Britain
*Writs - Britain
*Directive Principles -Ireland
*Presidential election -Ireland
*Nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha - Ireland
*Federation with strong centre-Canada
*Residuary powers -Canada
*Union List, State List-Canada
*Concurrent List -Australia
*Joint sitting -Australia
*Trade and Commerce -Australia
*Amendment to the Constitution - South Africa
*Fundamental Duties -Russia
*Five year plan -Russia
*Liberty, Equality and Fraternity -France
*Republic - France
*Procedure established by law -Japan
