Indian Federal System — Flashcards

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A federal system is a form of government where power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units (like states). Both levels of government operate within their own spheres of a…

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The word 'federal' comes from the Latin word 'Foedus', which means 'treaty' or 'agreement'. This reflects the idea that a federation is formed through an agreement between different units.

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Examples of federal countries include the United States of America and Australia. In India, we also follow a federal system with powers divided between the Centre and the States.

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Switzerland became a federation in 1848 due to the fear of external threats. The cantons came together to form a stronger united government to protect themselves from aggression by other states.

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The six features are: (1) Supremacy of the Constitution, (2) Written and rigid Constitution, (3) Two types of governments (Centre and State), (4) Division of powers, (5) Independent judiciary, and (6)…

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In a federal system, the Constitution is the supreme law. Both the Central and State governments must function within the limits set by the Constitution. No government can go against its provisions.

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The Indian Constitution is written because all its provisions are clearly documented. It is rigid because amending it requires a special majority in Parliament, making it difficult to change easily an…

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There are two sets of government in a federal system — one at the Centre (Union) and the other at the State level. Both operate independently within their own spheres as defined by the Constitution.