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Creating the Constitution- Shay's Rebellion
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creating the constitutionCreating the Constitution Chronological Review1.1 Creating the Constitution CR2-4 Creating the Constitution (Gov Test)Ch 2 L4 Creating the Constitution2-4 Creating the Constitution (Gov Quiz)Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to create a federal system of government? The framers of the Constitution wanted a strong national government, but they also wanted the states to keep significant powers. They accomplished both goals by creating a federal system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments. What are some of the powers given to the national government, to state governments, and to both (shared powers)?Democratic Constitution in South Africa Struggle against Apartheid β’ Apartheid was the name of a system of racial discrimination unique to South Africa. β’ This system was particularly oppressive for the blacks. β They were forbidden from living in white areas. β’ Since 1950, the blacks, coloured and Indians fought against the apartheid system. β’ The African National Congress (ANC) was the umbrella organisation that led the struggle against the policies of segregation. β’ In 1964, Nelson Mandela and seven other leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 for daring to oppose the apartheid regime in his country. Towards a New Constitution β’ As protests and struggles against apartheid had increased, the white regime changed its policies. β’ After 28 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela released from jail. β’ At the midnight of 26 April 1994, democracy was adopted as a form of government in South Africa. β’ After two years, a constitution came out which gave to its citizens the most extensive rights available in any country. Why do we need a Constitution? β’ A constitution is necessary because: β It generates a degree of trust and coordination that is necessary for different kind of people to live together. β It specifies how the government will be constituted, who will have power to take which decisions. β It lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the rights of the citizens are. β It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society. Making of the Indian Constitution β’ In 1928, Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders drafted a constitution for India. β’ In 1931, the resolution at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress dwelt on how independent Indiaβs constitution should look like. β’ Factors contributed to the making of our Constitution. β Ideals of French Revolution β The practice of parliamentary democracy in Britain β The Bill of Rights in the US β The socialist revolution in Russia The Constituent Assembly β’ In July 1946, Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held. β The drafting of the document called the constitution was done Constituent Assembly. β Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly. β In December 1946, the first meeting was held. β’ After the country was divided into India and Pakistan, the Constituent Assembly also got divided. β’ The Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949 but it came into effect on 26 January 1950. β’ To mark this day we celebrate January 26 as Republic Day every year. β’ The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open and consensual manner. β First some basic principles were decided and agreed upon. β Then a Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar prepared a draft constitution for discussion. β More than two thousand amendments were considered. Philosophy of the Constitution β’ The Constitution begins with a short statement of its basic values which is called the Preamble to the constitution. The preamble focuses on: β Justice, social, economic and political. β Liberty of thoughts, expression, belief, faith and worship. β Equality of status and of opportunity. β Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.