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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