The         is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living within a country.

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The correct answer is Constitution.Key Points

  • The Constitution is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living within a country.
  • The Indian Constitution is the longest in the world.
  • It has been written in 145,000 words.
  • It was composed between the years 1947 and 1950.
  • Originally, it had 395 articles, 8 schedules, and 22 parts and came into effect on 26 January 1950.
  • The articles have now been increased to 448 after many amendments.
  • It is 30 times longer than the American Constitution.

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Name of Countries Features Borrowed from the Constitution
GOI Act 1935

Federal Scheme, Office of the governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commissions, Emergency provisions, Administrative details

Britain Parliamentary government, Single citizenship, Bicameralism, Rule of Law
  Ireland  Directive Principles of State Policy
The Unites the States of America Fundamental Rights, Preamble of the constitution, Judicial review
  Canada  Residuary powers vest with the centre, Federation with a strong Centre
Australia Concurrent List, Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament
Soviet Constitution (USSR, now Russia) Fundamental duties
Weimar Constitution of Germany Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency
 France Concept of  “Republic”, Ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
  Japan Concept of “procedure established by Law”
 South Africa Amendment of the Constitution
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