Question Q4CompareGS2GS2
The principle of 'Separation of Powers' is a key feature of the American Constitution. In this context, compare how the Indian Constitution's functional separation of powers distinguishes itself from the US system. What are the advantages of a check and balance system over a rigid Separation of Powers? (150 words, 10 marks)
Introduction
Separation of powers refers to the feature where different organs of polity have different powers that do not interfere with each other.
22 words
Main Body
Difference in the feature:-
American Constitution vs Indian Constitution
Presidential form of the government vs Parliamentary form of government
Executive is not responsible to the legislature vs Executive is responsible to the legislature
Different mode of election of President and Congress vs Executive derived from the legislature
Separate constitutional court for judicial review vs Supreme court functions as both court of appeal and constitutional court.
69 words2 paragraphs4 bullet points
Diagram
Two-column comparison table listing differences between American Constitution and Indian Constitution regarding separation of powers.
Examiner score
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Topper
Aditya Agarwal
AIR 17454072322462024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
Separation of Powers
Comparison with US Separation of Powers
Writing Stats
91
Total words
2
Paragraphs
4
Bullets
analytical, structured
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