The Constitution contains 395-Articles and 12 Schedules. A number of amendment passed have also become a part of this Constitution. According to our Constitution, India is a Democratic Republic. The real power rests with the people. The Government of the country is run by the elected representatives of the people. India is a Republic. It means we have no king. The President or the Rashtrapati is the head of the Government. He represents our people, because he is elected by the elected representatives of our people.
Our President is the Constitutional Head of the State. The Government is actually run by the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is chosen by the Prime Minister. Therefore, he is the real Head of the State.
Our Constitution has given some Fundamental Rights to all citizens. These rights cannot be taken back except in the case of an emergency. These rights are right to freedom, right to vote and the right to constitutional remedies. Every citizen has the freedom to express his thoughts and ideas. He can express his thoughts and ideas by speech or in writing. He is free to live in any part of the country and follow any profession or occupation of his choice. All the citizens are equal before the law. Rich or poor, high or low all are equal without any distinction of any caste or creed or sex before the law. Every citizen is free to follow and propagate any faith or religion. He is free to worship in any way and perform the religious ceremonies. Every citizen above the age of 18 years has the right to vote. He can vote for any candidate in an election and elect the candidate of his choice.
Indian Constitution is a very detailed constitution. It consists of 395 Articles divided into 22 Parts with 12 Schedules and 94 constitutional amendments. It is a constitution of both the Centre and states of Indian Union. It is much bigger than the US Constitution which has only 7 Articles and the French Constitution with its 89 Articles.