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Union and Its Territory - Chapter 6 UPSC Revision Notes

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Comprehensive notes on Union and Territory with constitutional articles, amendments, and state reorganization for UPSC preparation

Political Democracy vs Social Democracy: Ambedkar's Vision

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What is Political Democracy?

Political democracy simply means:

✅ Everyone can vote
✅ Elections happen regularly
✅ People can form governments
✅ One person, one vote

Example

A billionaire and a poor laborer both get exactly one vote.

India has political democracy. ✓

Ambedkar’s Key Statement

“Voting alone is not enough.”

Definition

Social democracy means:

People actually treat each other as equals in society.

A society where:

Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Overview

The Indian Constitution is unique in both its content and spirit, having been framed after “ransacking all the known Constitutions of the world”. While it has borrowed numerous provisions, it contains several distinct features that set it apart from other global constitutions.

Important Notes:

The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) is often referred to as the ‘Mini-Constitution’ due to the extensive changes it introduced.

The Supreme Court established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) that the Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution does not extend to altering its ‘basic structure’.

1. Lengthiest Written Constitution

Comprehensive Nature

The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest of all written constitutions in the world.