POL. SC. Federalism

Question 1

Federalism

Features

Answer 1

1. 2+ lvls
2. they govern the same citizens but different levels
3. existence is consititutionally guaranteed
4. Constit cannot be unilaterally changed
5. Supreme court resolves conflicts
6. Revenue sources are predefined

this federal set up safeguards diversity and promotes unity

Question 2

2 types of federalism nd features

Answer 2

Coming tg:
* independent states come tg to form a nation
* pool in their sovriegnity, retain identity and increase security
* US, switzerland, australia

Holding tg
* a nation divides power
* cneter is more powerful than states
* some states have special statuses
* India, Spain, Belgiu

Question 3

Lists (federalsim)

Answer 3

Union - banking, defense, foreign affairs
State - Commerce and trade, Police, agriculture
Concurrent - Education, Marriage, Adoption

Question 4

how can i change the powersharing setup

Answer 4

2/3rd majority in both houses of parliament
ratified by atleast 50% legislatures

Question 5

Linguistic states

Answer 5

Nagaland, Chattisgarh, Uttarakhand

culture and ethnicity

Question 6

centre state relation

Answer 6

Post 1990:
* Rise of regional politics
* Formation of coalition gvts
* Supreme Court passed a judgement making it harder for central gvt to dismiss state gvts

Question 7

Decentralisation why?

Answer 7

• India is vast
• local problems can be resolved locally
• locals have a more intimate knowledge of the problem
• deepens democracy
• helps inculcate a habit of democratic participation among the ppl

Question 8

Decentralisation got better, how?

Answer 8

Post 1992,
* Regular local elections
* reservations
* state election commission was set up
* power was transferred to local gvts

Question 9

decentralisation bad, why?

Answer 9

• Casteism and discrimination
• Illiteracy
• irregular
• not enough power
• not enough resources