Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET June 2015 Political Science
In which of the following countries do the residuary powers rest with the states or units?
- 1. USA
- 2. India
- 3. Switzerland
- 4. Australia
A1 & 3
B3 & 4
C1 & 4
D1, 3 & 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 & 4 — Residuary powers rest with the units in the USA, Switzerland and Australia, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★Residuary powers rest with the units in the USA, Switzerland and Australia, so the answer is 1, 3 and 4.
★In these federations powers not granted to the centre remain with the states.
★This reflects the bottom-up origins of these unions.
★India is the exception, where Article 248 gives residuary powers to Parliament.
★India's framers preferred a strong centre for unity and integrity.
★So India does not belong in this group.
★The location of residuary powers is a key marker of federal balance.
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