Question

It is said that in India’s federal system the Central Government is more powerful vis-a-vis the state governments. Explain. (5 marks)

Answer 1

Answer:

Since the United States is a coming together type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are strong vis-à-vis the federal government. But India is a holding together type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the central government has more powers.