The Salient Features of the Indian Constitution:
(i) Written Constitution: Constitution of India is the longest written constitution. It contains a Preamble, 395 Articles, 12 Schedules and 5 Appendices.
(ii) A Unique Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility: Indian Constitution having a unique blend of rigidity and flexibility. There are three ways of amending the Constitution of India.
(iii) Fundamental Rights and Duties: The Constitution of India guarantees some fundamental rights to every citizen. Besides the rights the constitution has provisions identifying fundamental duties, though these are not enforceable as the fundamental rights are.
(iv) Directive Principles of State Policy: It is a unique feature of the constitution. It is aimed at ensuring greater social and economic reforms. It helps to remove poverty of the masses and eliminate social discrimination.
(v) Integrated Judicial System: Indian Constitution has established an integrated judicial system. It is aimed at promoting and ensuring justice to all the citizens in uniform manner.
(vi) Single Citizenship: Indian Constitution has provision for single citizenship. It definitely reinforces the values of equality, unity and integrity.
(vii) Universal Adult Franchise: Every Indian after attaining a certain age (18 years), has the right to vote.
(viii) Federal system and Parliamentary Form of Government: Indian Constitution is that it provides for a federal system of state and Parliamentary form of government.