Indian Federal System
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
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Practice Problems
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Federal comes from Latin 'Foedus' meaning 'treaty'.
- Federalism involves a dual government—Centre and States.
- India’s federalism balances unity and diversity.
- Supremacy of the Constitution ensures all function under it.
- Written and rigid Constitution prevents easy changes.
- Division of powers through Union, State, and Concurrent Lists.
- Seventh Schedule has three lists: Union, State, Concurrent.
- Residuary powers with Parliament.
- Independent judiciary resolves Centre-State disputes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Indian Constitution is not truly federal because it has a strong Centre.
Federalism means states are completely independent of the Centre.
Dual citizenship is a necessary feature of federalism, so India is not federal.
Memory Tips
Six Characteristic Features of Federal Government
Supremacy of the Constitution in Federalism
Division of Powers in Indian Federation (Union, State, Concurrent Lists)
Single Citizenship in India vs Dual Citizenship in USA
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