Liberal Democracy

Liberal democracy emphasizes the separation of powers, an independent judiciary and a system of checks and balances between branches of government.

  • Liberal democracy rests on three distinct sets of rights: property rights, political rights, and civil rights.

Constitutional Provisions

  • Property rights are conferred upon individuals through the Article 300A of the Indian Constitution.
  • Political Rights are enshrined in the Articles 12-35 of the Constitution as the Fundamental Rights. Article 326 also mandates Universal Adult Franchise.
  • Civil Rights are mentioned along within the section of Fundamental Rights as Freedom of Speech and Expression in Article 19(1) and Freedom of Religion in Article 25.

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