Definition
Provision of federalism in India’s constitution
India’s constitution does not state that it is a federal state. But it sure does possesses all the features
What makes India a federal country?
- Three tiers of government (Central, State, Local)
- Jurisdiction is defined in the constitution.
- A holding together federation
- 2/3rd of the Houses of Parliament and half the states have to pass the bill to change laws to power-sharing.
- Supreme Court takes the final decision in any dispute.
Lists of jurisdiction in Constitution
Practices of Federalism in India
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What makes India a federal country? ? India’s constitution does not state that it is a federal state. But it is based on the principles of federalism.
- Three tiers of government (Central, State, Local)
- Jurisdiction is defined in the constitution via lists
- A holding together federation
- 2/3rd of the Houses of Parliament and half the states have to pass the bill to change laws to power-sharing.
- Supreme Court takes the final decision in any dispute.