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and religion, etc. Separation of Power, Check and Balance System, Guarantee of
Federalism and Democratic Republicanism are its major features. Nepal is accepted
as a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious country. The constitution
ensures to give protection and preservation for separate commission for the Madhesi,
the Tharu, etc.
The flaws of the constitution were:

Demarcation of the provincial state is not satisfactory.
Prime minister, the head of the executive, elected by the members of parliament
not elected directly by the people.
Naming the states are not yet confirmed but the authority is given to the
provincial parliaments themselves to be approved by the majority
The constituencies to be fixed based on the population rather than the
geographical area

Activity

Draw a time-line based on the year of promulgation of constitution of Nepal in
different phases of the time.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:
1. What do you mean by constitution?
2. How many constitutions have been practiced in Nepal till now? Which is the
present constitution?
3. Mention major characteristics of the present constitution of Nepal.
4. What similarities and differences do you find between the Interim Constitution
of Nepal 2072?
5. Why should a democratic constitution drafted according to the people’s will? If
not, what will happen? Explain.
6. Explain the constitutional development process of Nepal from BS 2004 to 2072.

Community Work

Visit your community and collect the information from the local people about the social
impact of the present constitution of Nepal. Prepare a report and present it in your class.

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