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Parliament & State LegislaturesEXAMINEYear 201410 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Though the federal principle is prevalent in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Center, a feature that militates against the concept of strong, autonomous states. Discuss.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges, decline of legislature, parliamentary committees, anti-defection law.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Unitary Bias, Quasi-Federal Constitution, Strong Centre Design
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