Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET July 2016 Political Science
Which of the following is or are the common feature(s) between the Indian political system and the US political system?
- 1. Residuary powers belong to the centre
- 2. Residuary powers are with the states
- 3. Presidents have the power of pocket veto
- 4. Upper Houses have some nominated members
A1 & 3
B2, 3 & 4
C3 & 4
D3 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 3 only — The only shared feature is the President's power of pocket veto, so the answer is 3 only.
Explanation
★The only shared feature is the President's power of pocket veto, so the answer is 3 only.
★In both India and the United States the President can use a pocket veto.
★In India there is no time limit for the President to act on a bill, so the veto can be indefinite.
★In the United States the bill lapses if the President takes no action and Congress adjourns.
★Residuary powers lie with the centre in India but with the states in the United States, so these are not common.
★The US Senate has no nominated members, unlike the Indian Rajya Sabha.
★So the pocket veto alone is the genuinely shared feature.
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