The base of India’s social structure is caste and sub-caste. Infact‚ caste systems has been an integral part of Indian society. In ancient times‚ varna’ system started in India which had four ’varnas’- Brahmins‚ Kshatriyas‚ Vaishyas and Shudras. Thus‚ the basis of caste. Some of these became higher castes and others lower castes. The people belonging to higher castes started treating other as belonging to lower castes and‚ thus‚ started the practice of ’untouchability’. It is matter of shame that
Premium Hinduism Caste India
The U.S. Constitution A “Blueprint” for Government The FULL TEXT of the Constitution is available online at america.gov‚ along with its Arabic translation. blue·print /ˈbluˌprɪnt/: a detailed outline or plan of action After this lecture you should be able to answer the following questions: • What is the Constitution and why was it written? • What historical documents influenced the writers of the Constitution? • What is inside the Constitution? – What are the three branches of government? – How
Free United States Constitution United States Bill of Rights
Constitution DBQ (rewrite) Prompt: Various concerns lead to the demise of the Articles of Confederation and the adoption of the United States Constitution. Discuss these concerns and the compromises that were made to arrive at the Constitution that is still in place today in the United States. The Articles of Confederation established the first governmental structure unifying the thirteen colonies and went into effect on March 1‚ 1781. Its purpose was to create a confederation of states where
Premium United States Constitution Slavery in the United States American Civil War
The Constitution: the Source of Secession The Constitution’s inadequacy in dealing with the issue of slavery ultimately led “the failure of the union that it had created” as it revealed the contrasting American ideals that were held by the North and the South. The Constitution did not provide a clear solution to slavery and left it up to the following generations to decide whether the institution was constitutional. Furthermore‚ it failed to address the issue of sovereignty and whether the states
Premium American Civil War Slavery in the United States Compromise of 1850
Constitution The American constitution has laid down some laws which have safeguarded the interest of many groups of people collectively as Americans. One of the laws is the Right to Religion which I believe is the most important part of the constitution. I believe that it is important because it protects the religious interest of many diverse group of people. Furthermore‚ the U.S being a melting pot of many different cultures is represented by people of various faith. In order to highlight
Premium Religion United States United States Constitution
Constitution Study Guide James Madison- main author The Preamble- the purpose of the Preamble was simply to explain why they were creating a national government. Separation of Powers: 1. Legislative- Declare War‚ Override Veto‚ Pardon Federal Offenders‚ Appropriate Money - Congress: House of Representatives and senate - Makes the laws - Senate (2 from each state) 6 year term - House of Representatives (based on population) )(5 slaves count as 3 people) - Bicameral Legislature (compromise
Premium United States Constitution United States Congress Separation of powers
countries do not look at us with a good point of view because we don’t have self- government. The editor believes the ratifying of the Constitution will give us a stronger‚ well-organized government. The Constitution would help the U.S. protect its’ name and makeup and reinforce our trade. Document 2: Mercy Otis Warren opposed the ratifying of the Constitution because there was no security for liberty of the press‚ or rights of conscience. Also‚ there was a scare that the legislative and executive
Premium United States Constitution United States American Revolution
The constitution is a plan for government and was written in 1787. Our society is constantly changing‚ so our constitution needs to also. The role of government is to protect us and they can’t do that with a constitution that isn’t fit for our daily life. The constitution doesn’t support a strong central government. There are corrupt officials‚ growing population‚ and it is outdated. Corrupt officials are filling our government. These officials are just buying their way into our government and
Premium Political corruption United States Government
entertainment and cultural programmes India’s Independence Day (Hindi: Swatantrata Divas) is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on that day in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony and distribution of sweets. The main celebration takes place in New Delhi‚ where the Prime Minister raises the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech
Premium Indian independence movement Indian National Congress India
DBQ: Ratifying the Constitution Directions- Read all the documents answer all the questions and the essay on loose-leaf. Historical Context: Today‚ over 200 years after it was written ad ratified (approved)‚ most Americans think of the US Constitution as something almost sacred. We assume that this great document has always been honored and looked up to. This is NOT true. When it was written in 1787 and submitted to the states for ratification‚ it set off months of fierce and often bitter debate
Premium United States Constitution Articles of Confederation