Indian Constitution Unitary & Federal

Constitution of India

1. Indian Constitution Unitary & Federal Bhargav Dangar Roll No. 22

2. Introduction The Constitution establishes a dual polity, a Central gov . & State gov . with a single citizenship. There is a division of powers between the State & Central government. Each level of Government is supreme in its own sphere. The Indian Constitution is a quasi – federal Constitution, ‘unitary with federal features’.

3. Essential of Federal Constitution Distribution of Powers Supremacy of the Constitution A written Constitution Rigidity Authority of Courts

4. Distribution of Powers: Federalism means distribution of powers of the state among different co-ordinate bodies controlled by the constitution. Supremacy of Constitution: In a Federal State, Constitution is the Supreme law of the land. The Governmental machinery is an accordance with the provisions of the constitution. A Written Constitution: To maintain supremacy & to achieve the goals, the constitution must be in writing. A written constitution is one, which is written down in the form of document. Continue

5. Essential of Unitary Constitution 1) Single citizenship 2) Single constitution 3) Flexible constitution 4) Emergency provisions 5 ) Appointment of Governor

6. Single Citizenship : The Indian federation is a dual polity with a single citizenship for the whole India, there is no state citizenship. Every Indians has the same rights of citizenship, no matter in which state he resides. Single Constitution: Indian Constitution embodies not only the constitution of the union but also of the states . The amending process for the constitution of the union & the states is also same. Flexible C onstitution: The Indian constitution is not very rigid. Many parts of the Constitution can be easily amended. Continue

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