The following are the five major ideals enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India:Sovereign: People of India have supreme power and authority to decide on internal and external matters concerning the country. The government cannot be dictated by any external power.Secular: There is no state religion of India. At the same time citizens of India are free to practise and profess any religion or faith of their choice. No government machinery can discriminate against or favour any religion or faith and its followers.Democratic: In India, it is the people who choose their leaders, who form the government. The government has to function according to certain basic rules ensuring maximum welfare of the people.Justice: Discrimination of the citizens on any ground is legally prohibited.Liberty: It refers to freedom on the activities of citizens of India. No unreasonable restrictions can be established on the way they think, express and follow up their thoughts in action.