Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
The Indian federal system differs from the American federal system in respect of which of the following?
- 1. Representation of the states in the upper house of the federal legislature
- 2. Existence of a written constitution
- 3. Vesting of residuary powers
- 4. Dual citizenship
- 5. Power of the upper house
A1, 3 and 5
BOnly 3
C3 and 5
D1, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3, 4 and 5 — The two systems differ on items 1, 3, 4 and 5, so the answer is 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★The two systems differ on items 1, 3, 4 and 5, so the answer is 1, 3, 4 and 5.
★In the US Senate the states have equal representation, while in India the Rajya Sabha is by population.
★In the USA residuary powers rest with the states, while in India they rest with the union.
★The USA allows dual citizenship, federal and state, while India has single citizenship.
★The US Senate is among the most powerful upper houses, while the Rajya Sabha is weaker than the Lok Sabha.
★Item 2 is not a difference, since both countries have a written constitution.
★So the written constitution is the one feature the two federations share.
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