 When the present constitution of Ireland was adopted the amending formula of the Irish Free State constitution was deliberately not used, despite having the necessary support, so the new constitution would represent a "revolutionary breach" and derive its legitimacy from purely Irish sources.Similar steps were taken so the Indian people became the source of legitimacy for the republican constitution of India.The republican constitution replaced the one authorised by the United Kingdom at the time of independence, but did not comply with its provisions for amendments.