Read the clues carefully to solve the crossword on the next page to uncover important concepts from the Indian Constitution.
The process by which the Constitution can be changed over time.
Amendment
The branch of government that makes laws.
Legislature
The part of the Constitution that outlines the duties of citizens towards the country.
Fundamental Duties
The highest court in India that protects the Constitution.
Supreme Court
A system where the head of state is elected, not hereditary.
Republic
The group of people who wrote the Indian Constitution.
Constituent Assembly
The statement at the beginning of the Constitution that tells us the values it upholds.
Preamble
The document that lays out the rules and laws of a country.
Constitution
The gas used to preserve the original Constitution safely.
Helium
Basic rights given to every citizen, like freedom and equality.
Fundamental Rights
Explanation
(Across 2) The chapter states on page 12: 'The legislature makes the laws.' (Across 7) The chapter discusses Fundamental Duties on page 14, listing duties of citizens towards the country. (Across 8) The chapter mentions that the judiciary ensures laws are in accordance with the Constitution. The Supreme Court is the highest court that protects constitutional rights. (Across 9) The Preamble explanation on page 17 states: 'Republic - The head of the state is an elected person and not a hereditary position.' (Across 10) Page 15 explains: 'any changes (called amendments) to the Constitution are rigorously debated in the Parliament before they are accepted.' (Down 1) Page 6 states: 'a Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946... The Indian Constitution was developed and written by the Constituent Assembly.' (Down 3) Page 16 states: 'The Constitution's core values are the guiding principles... their essence is written in the Preamble.' (Down 4) Page 3 defines: 'A simple answer is that it is a document that spells out a nation's basic principles and laws.' (Down 5) Page 2 states: 'To keep it safe, it is carefully preserved in a helium-filled glass case in Parliament.' (Down 6) Page 12 discusses Fundamental Rights as one of the core aspects of the Constitution, including Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, and others.