Salient Features of the Chinese Constitution – UPSC Notes

Salient Features of the Chinese Constitution – UPSC Notes 1. Nature and Ideology China is officially defined as a Socialist State in Article 1 of its Constitution. The Constitution strictly prohibits any individual or group from challenging the socialist system. The Chinese state is based on Marxist-Leninist ideology and the principle of Democratic Centralism . The Communist Party of China (CPC) is the highest and only ruling political authority in the country. The Constitution of China declares that all power belongs to the people . It is neither too rigid nor too flexible when it comes to making amendments. ✅ What is a Socialist State ?  A Socialist State is a country where the government controls and manages the economy and major resources (like land, factories, banks) for the benefit of all people , especially the poor and working class. The main goal of socialism is to reduce inequality and ensure that basic needs like food, health, and education are accessible to all , not just the rich. 🧠 Eas…