AA

Aditya Agarwal· 2024

Question Q4 (continuation)GS2GS2

Continuation of Q4

Open scan (p.12)

Main Body

The American system is based on the complete separation of power whereas Indian system is based on checks and balances system.

Advantages of check and balances system:

1. Keeps check on the powers of each organ by the other

2. Ensures rule of law

3. Discourages abuse of the tyranny of the legislature

4. Prohibits judicial adventurism

These check and balances are ensured by:

Judicial review: deciding on the constitutionality of laws made
Election petition
Power of legislature to remove judges
Contempt proceedings of the court
Power of legislature to withdraw support for executive

Checks and balances are integral feature of the Indian constitution enabling separation of power also enshrined Article 50.

117 words5 paragraphs5 bullet points

Diagram

Circular diagram showing advantages of Check and Balances system with bullet points: keeps check on powers of each organ by the other, ensures rule of law, discourages abuse of tyranny of legislature, prohibits judicial adventurism

This is a continuation from previous page
  • Comprehensive list of advantages
  • Practical mechanisms clearly enumerated
  • Connection to constitutional articles
  • Good understanding of checks and balances

Topper

Aditya Agarwal

2024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances System

Mechanisms of Checks and Balances

Writing Stats

117

Total words

5

Paragraphs

5

Bullets