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Federalism MSP Knowlege Official Notes

Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between central and subnational governments. In India, there are three tiers of government: central, state, and local. The constitution defines the specific powers and responsibilities of each tier. If conflicts arise between levels of government, the judiciary acts as final arbiter. India is considered a "holding together" federation, with a relatively powerful central government and states deriving their authority from it.

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Federalism MSP Knowlege Official Notes

Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between central and subnational governments. In India, there are three tiers of government: central, state, and local. The constitution defines the specific powers and responsibilities of each tier. If conflicts arise between levels of government, the judiciary acts as final arbiter. India is considered a "holding together" federation, with a relatively powerful central government and states deriving their authority from it.

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MSP KNOWLEDGE OFFICIAL

FEDERALISM

What is Federalism?
Federalism is a System of Government in which the power is divided into two or more levels
of government ( Sasta, Sundar, Tikau Definition)

Features of Federalism
There are two or more levels Every Tier of Govt. has its
(or tiers) of Government specific list of Works

Constitution defines the Field of Works & Only one level of govt. can not change or edit
The Various Powers of Every Level of Govt. Fundamental provisions of the Constitution

In Case of Conflict b/w Central govt. & State All the levels of Govt. have their fixed
Govt. Judiciary solves the Problem and specified revenue sources.

Its main objective is to promote Unity and Integrity


Giving Equal Opportunities to every Social Group.

Coming Together and Holding together Federations


Coming Together Federation Holding Together Federation
In this, Independent states come together In this, large country decide to divide
on their own to form bigger unit powers b/w States and the National Govt.
They can increase their Security by Union Govt. tends to be more powerful
Adding their Resources and Services then State govt.
Example - USA and Australia Example - India and Belgium

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FEDERALISM

What makes India a Federal Country?


India have 3 Tiers of Govt. - Central, State and Local Govt.
Every level of Govt. have their Specific Field of Work

Union List State List Concurrnet List


Has subjects of National Importance Has subjects of Local and State Has subjects of Common
Importance Interest
Union Govt. alone can make laws
State. Govt. alone can make laws Both the Centre and State
Ex.- Defence, Banking, Foreign
Ex.- Police, trade, commerce, can frame laws
Affairs etc.
agriculture and irrigation Education, Forest, Trade
India is a Holding Together Federation

Only One level of Govt. cannot Change or Edit the Fundamental Provisions of the Constituion

In case of Conflict b/w Union and State Govt. Supreme Court Solves the Issue

Language Policy of India


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Their is No National Language in India
State Govt. can choose its own Official Language, Mostly Hindi is used as Official Language

22 Major Languages were Scheduled in The Constitution


National Level Exams are conducted in All 22 Languages

In Case of File Sharing b/w two govt. then "English" is used as the medium

Decentralisation of Power
In 1992, Constitution Amended to Give Powers to Local Govt.

Regular Elections made Mandotary (Village - Panchayat, City - Municipality)


Seats are reserved for the Backward Classes - SC, ST, OBSs

At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women.


Independent State Election Commission formed
Proper Funds were given to Local govt. by State and Union Govt.

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