Question Q2GS2GS2
How does the federal structure of India differ from that of the United States? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
As the oldest written Constitution, the federation defined in USA is significantly more in favour of state autonomy than Indian polity.
USA
1Residuary power to states
2Amendments to Constitution must require assent of 3/4 of states
3Senate has equal representation for all states
4Dual hierarchy of courts for state and centre
5No provision for emergency
6Governor is elected by people of state
7State and Central citizenship
8States have own Constitution
9Senate has qualified veto to oweult President
India
1Residuary power to centre
2Only special Amendments need assent from a simple majority of states
3Rajya Sabha seats are proportional to population (C4 Schedule)
4Single hierarchy of courts
Continuation of comparative points:
4Single hierarchy of courts
5National Emergency or President's Rule can revoke executive and dissolve legislature
6Governor is appointed by President
7Only one citizenship nation
8States do not have a separate constitution
9Rajya Sabha has no corresponding power
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Conclusion
Hence Indian federalism is more centralizing then the American federation.
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Two-column comparative table: USA vs India federal features
Examiner score
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Topper
VARUN TOKAS
AIR 1172025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
Comparison with USA
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