Indian Political System

Name: Indian Political System
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An Introduction

Created byDr. Swati Chakraborty

Last updated 10/2023

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What you'll learn

To familiarize students with the Indian Constitution, its historical development, and its key features, including fundamental rights, directive principles.
To study the functioning of various political institutions in India, such as the Parliament, the President, the Prime Minister, the Judiciary, and the Election
To explore the role of political parties in India, their ideologies, and electoral systems.
To examine the role of citizens in the political process, including voting behavior, participation in civil society, and the influence of interest groups.

Course content

18 sections • 51 lectures • 12h 29m total length

Introduction of the Course2:12
Introduction of the course
Module 1 part 120:27
This is unit 1 part 1
Module 1 part 215:23
This is unit 1 part 2
Module 1 part 315:29
This is unit 1 part 3
Module 1 part 413:28
This is unit 1 part 4
Module 1 part 510:14
Trace India's political traditions from ancient to modern eras and their impact on social stratification, independence, and post-independence democracy, considering colonial influence, casteism, and reservation.
Unit 1 test

Module 2 part 110:14
This is Module 2
Module 2 part 218:06
the lecture analyzes the Constituent Assembly's representation of diverse communities, the consensus-based decision making, and how the constitution aimed for socio-economic change and a welfare state through directive principles.
Module 2 part 36:10
Explore the constituent assembly's ideological background, including marxian socialists, democratic socialists, and rightists, with gandhian critiques against private ownership and promoting village panchayats.

Module 3 part 121:13
Examine how Indian philosophy underpins the constitutional foundation, guiding national reconstruction, social transformation, and the Constituent Assembly's creation of a federal, modern political system.
Module 3 part 215:26
Trace the philosophical foundations of the Indian constitution, including political sovereignty, self-determination, social revolution, Gandhian decentralization, and direct elections across three levels.
Module 3 part 317:05
Module 3 part 411:11
Explore how justice in the Indian political system upholds social, economic, and political equality, bans untouchability, and supports reservations for SC, ST, and OBC and women, liberty, fraternity, unity, integrity.

Module 4 part 115:16
Explore the Indian political system's features, significance, and development's impact on stability. Understand representation, multi-party competition, secularization, and the Constitution shaping uniformity in an open, undirected polity.
Module 4 part 215:04
Trace the indianisation of the political system, blending Western and Indian traditions through centralization and decentralization, with Congress dominance, coalitions, caste and communalism shaping Indian politics.
Module 4 part 35:23

Module 6 part 120:06
Module 6 part 214:08
Understand how the Indian political system blends British, American, and Soviet influences into an Indianized constitution, and study amendment procedures with articles 55 and 368, and union–state relations.
Module 6 part 317:20
Explore how India's constitution evolved through the 42nd amendment, reshaping the preamble, fundamental rights, directive principles, and union–state powers, plus 2023 reforms expanding women's representation.

Module 7 part 118:02
Explore the Indian political system's constitutional safeguards and remedies, focusing on fundamental rights and duties, their articles, and the balance of power among legislature, executive, and judiciary.
Module 7 part 223:14
Examine constitutional safeguards against exploitation under articles 23–24, fundamental rights, cultural rights, and remedies, and highlight fundamental duties under article 51A for unity and secularism.
Module 7 part 36:28
Safeguard public property and model responsible citizenship through small daily acts, like switching off lights and conserving water, to foster collective national improvement.

Module 8 part 121:06
Explore the directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution, their non-justifiable nature, and their role alongside fundamental rights in promoting education, welfare, poverty eradication, and social justice.
Module 8 part 210:07
Module 8 part 321:08
Module 8 part 421:07
Explore how directive principles shape welfare through socialist and Gandhian ideas, promoting cottage industries, village self-government, education, and environmental and judicial safeguards.
Module 8 part 525:14
Explore how the 42nd constitution amendment reshaped directive principles of state policy, emphasizing free legal aid, workers' participation, unions, environment, and child development, with debates on resources, education, and implementation.

Module 9 part 121:08
Module 9 part 215:10
Explore the appointment of Supreme Court judges by the president in consultation with senior judges, guided by the Prime Minister's advice, tenure until age 65, and impeachment with salary protections.
Module 9 part 315:14
Explore the Supreme Court's power to review laws and executive actions, its appellate jurisdictions in civil, criminal, and constitutional cases, and the judiciary's guardian role for the constitution.
Module 9 part 412:38
Analyze how judicial review in India protects fundamental rights, resolves union–state disputes, and interprets provisions of the Constitution, with high courts' powers restored after the 43rd and 44th amendments.

Requirements

No prior experiences are required.
There may be no formal prerequisites for this course, but a basic understanding of political science concepts can be beneficial.

Description

Course Overview:

This course offers a comprehensive examination of the political structure, processes, and dynamics of the Indian political system. It delves into the historical and contemporary aspects of Indian politics, providing students with a deep understanding of how the world's largest democracy operates.

Course Objectives:

To provide students with a foundational understanding of the Indian political system, its historical context, and its key institutions.
To explore the functioning of the Indian Constitution, including the roles and powers of different branches of government.
To analyze the role of political parties, elections, and voter behavior in India.
To examine issues related to federalism, regionalism, and intergovernmental relations.
To discuss the influence of social and cultural factors on Indian politics, including caste, religion, and ethnicity.
To engage with contemporary political issues, challenges, and debates in India.
To encourage critical thinking and analysis of political developments in India.
To promote an understanding of the global implications of India's political system and foreign policy.

Course Format:

This course may be offered in various formats, including in-person, online, or hybrid. It may include lectures, group discussions, guest speakers, and research assignments.

Please note that this is a general course description, and the specific content, requirements, and format can vary between educational institutions and instructors. When considering enrolling in such a course, it's essential to consult the course syllabus and information provided by the institution offering the course for precise details.

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 1hr 17min

Module 23 lectures • 35min

Module 34 lectures • 1hr 5min

Module 43 lectures • 36min

Module 53 lectures • 46min

Module 63 lectures • 52min

Module 73 lectures • 48min

Module 85 lectures • 1hr 39min

Module 94 lectures • 1hr 4min

Module 103 lectures • 40min

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