References to other constitutions The framers of the Indian constitution have taken references from the constitutions of different countries. Below is a list of references taken from those countries:
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from the British constitution
- parliamentary form of government
- idea of single citizenship
- idea of rule of law
- President and his role
- law making process
from the United States Constitution
- Charter of Fundamental Rights, which is similar to the United States Bill of Rights
- federal structure of government
- Power of judicial review and independence of judiciary
from irish constitution
- Constitutional Declaration of Directive Principles of State Policy
from the french constitution
- Ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
from canadian constitution
- A quasi-federal form of government (a federal system with a strong central government)
- idea of residual powers
from the australian constitution
- idea of concurrent list
- Freedom of trade and commerce within the country and between states
from the soviet constitution
- Planning Commission and Five Year Plans
- fundamental duties
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