Polity Notes - 1
Preamble – reflects the minds of Constitution makers. It embodies liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship. Preamble is a part of Constitution? Berubari Union case 1960 - not a part but Keshvanand Bharti case 1973 – part of Constitution & it can also be amended subject to the basic structure doctrine. It has no legal effect independent of other parts, it can be used to interpret the Constitution where the language of Constitution is ambiguous. Parliamentary form of Government – government holds office until it enjoys majority in Parliament (Loksabha in particular & Parliament in general). {A.75(3)} Members of Union cabinet are members of Parliament (MPs). Government stays in power if it enjoys majority in Parliament (LS in particular). Collective responsibility – Union cabinet sinks & swims together. In a Parliamentary form of Government, real executive power lies with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister which is responsible to the legislature. …
