Federal System

Question 1

‘Federation’ term is mentioned in the constitution (T/F)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Indian states have the right to secede from the federation (T/F)

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Federal Features of the Constitution

Answer 3

1. Dual Government
2. Written Constitution
3. Division of Powers
4. Supremacy of the Constitution
5. Rigid Constitution
6. Independent Judiciary
7. Bicameralism

Question 4

Unitary Features of the Constitution

Answer 4

1. Strong Centre
2. States not indestructible
3. Single Constitution
4. Flexibility of the Constitution
5. No Equality of State Representation
6. Emergency Provisions (A352(C) A356(S) A360(F))
7. Single Citizenship
8. Integrated Judiciary
9. AIS (All India Services)
10. Integrated Audit Machinery
11. Parliament’s Authority Over State List
12. Appointment of Governor
13. Integrated Election Machinery
14. Veto Over State Bills

Question 5

Comptroller and Auditor - General of India (CAGI) audits both _____ and ______, appointed and removed by ________ with no consent from _______.

Answer 5

Comptroller and Auditor - General of India (CAGI) audits both Centre and State, appointed and removed by President with no consent from States.

Question 6

Governor for certain state bills need consent from ________ and she/he can withhold her/his assent for _______ instances, displaying ________ power over state bills.

Answer 6

Governor for certain state bills need consent from President and she/he can withhold her/his assent for two instances, displaying Absolute Veto power over state bills.

Question 7

SC held federalism as basic feature in which case?

Answer 7

Bommai Case (1994)