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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
In what way did the American Revolution influence the Indian Constitution?
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Solution
The Constitution of the United States of America has served as a model and an inspiration to several countries including India. The framers of the Indian Constitution adopted various features like the federal form of government, the incorporation of Fundamental Rights like the American Bill of Rights, and the system of checks and balances.
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| 4. French Revolution | (d) 1776 |
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