Discuss the main federal features of both indian and canadian political systems
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Under this principle, Canada is divided into two constitutionally autonomous levels of government: the federal or central government, and the provincial governments. The nation's basic division of government plays an important role in public finances and public policy.
The Constitution contains certain integral federal features such as two governments; division of powers between the union and its constituents; supremacy of the Constitution; rigidity of the Constitution; independent Judiciary; bicameralism.
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Main Features of Federalism :
(i) There are two or more levels of government. India has
three levels.
(ii) Each level of government has its own jurisdiction in
matters of legislation, taxation and administration even though they govern the
same citizens.
(iii) Powers and functions of each tier of government is
specified and guaranteed by Constitution.
(iv) The Supreme Court has been given power to settle
disputes between federal governments.
(v) Fundamental provisions of Constitution cannot be altered
by any one level of government. It applies to India also.
(vi) Sources of
revenue between different levels is specified by Constitution.
(vii) There is mutual trust and agreement between the
government at different levels.