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Constitution of India

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  The Constitution of India (IAST: Bhāratīya Saṃvidhāna) is the supreme law of India.[3][4] The document lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. It is the longest written constitution of any country on earth. Jurisdiction   India Ratified 26 November 1949 ; 71 years ago Date effective 26 January 1950 ; 71 years ago System  Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Republic Branches Three (Executive, Legislature and Judiciary) Chambers Two (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha) Executive Prime minister-led cabinet responsible to the lower house of the parliament Judiciary Supreme court, high courts and district courts Federalism Federal Electoral college Yes, for presidential and vice-presidential elections Entrenchments 2 Amendments 104 Last amended 25...