Federalism — Chapter Summary

Federalism is an arrangement in

Federalism is an arrangement in which power is shared between two levels of government: the national level and the regional level. Each level has its

Article 1 describes India as

Article 1 describes India as a Union of States. The Constitution does not use the word federation, but it clearly creates a system with the Union and

The Constitution divides subjects into

The Constitution divides subjects into the Union List, State List, Concurrent List, and Residuary Powers. Defence, atomic energy, foreign affairs, ban

The Indian Constitution gives the Union

The Indian Constitution gives the Union government stronger powers in finance, emergencies, law-making during emergencies, and control over important

Article 257 states that the executive

Article 257 states that the executive power of every State must not impede the Union's executive power, and the Union can issue directions to States w