Question

What r the similarities and differences between Indian and American constitution?

Answer 1

Indian Constitution

1. Indian federation is not the result of an agreement between States.

2. There is only one citizenship for both the States and Union.

3. Each State sends M.P.s to the Parliament depending upon the population of the State.


American Constitution

1. American Federation is the result of an agreement between States.

2. There are dual citizenships- one Federal Citizenship- another State Citizenship.

3. Each State sends equal number of representatives to the Senate.

Answer 2

Indian Constitution

1. Indian federation is not the result of an agreement between States.

2. There is only one citizenship for both the States and Union.

3. Each State sends M.P.s to the Parliament depending upon the population of the State.

4. There is no principle of quality between the states
5.. No State can separate from Indian Territory.
American Constitution

1. American Federation is the result of an agreement between States.

2. There are dual citizenships- one Federal Citizenship- another State Citizenship.

3. Each State sends equal number of representatives to the Senate.

4. There is principle of equality between the States, irrespective of its population, extent etc.

5. The State, if wants, can separate itself with the Federal, being the relation is based only the ‘Agreement ’.

6. The States have residuary power