Political Socialization — Ethical Standards

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	Added the words 'socialist' and 'secular' to the Preamble and included fundamental duties, significantly impacting political socialization by formally establishing the ideological framework that should guide citizen attitudes and behavior in Indian democracy.	This amendment influenced political socialization by providing constitutional basis for teaching socialist and secular values, shaping how educational institutions and civic organizations approach political education and value transmission to future generations.
86th Amendment	2002	Made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, directly impacting political socialization by ensuring universal access to formal education that includes civic learning and democratic value transmission.	This amendment strengthened political socialization by guaranteeing that all children receive formal education that includes civic education, constitutional values, and democratic principles, creating a more informed and engaged citizenry for democratic governance.