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The parliamentary system of executive vests many powers in the legislature for controlling the executive. Why, do you think, is it so necessary to control the executive?
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It is said that there is too much political interference in the working of the administrative machinery. It is suggested that there should be more and more autonomous agencies which do not have to answer to the ministers.
Do you think this will make administration more people-friendly?
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It is said that there is too much political interference in the working of the administrative machinery. It is suggested that there should be more and more autonomous agencies which do not have to answer to the ministers.
Do you think this will make administration more efficient?
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It is said that there is too much political interference in the working of the administrative machinery. It is suggested that there should be more and more autonomous agencies which do not have to answer to the ministers.
Does democracy mean full control of elected representatives over the administration?
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Why can the Lok Sabha control the executive more effectively than the Rajya Sabha can?
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Rather than effective control of the executive, the Lok Sabha is a platform for the expression of popular sentiments and people’s expectations. Do you agree? Give reasons.
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What are the different provisions in the Constitution in order to maintain the independence of judiciary?
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Based on the first few articles of the Belgian constitution − given below − explain how federalism is visualised in that country. Try and write a similar Article for the Constitution of India.
Title I: On Federal Belgium, its components and its territory.
Article 1: Belgium is a Federal-State made up of communities and regions.
Article 2: Belgium is made up of three communities: The French Community, the Flemish Community, and the German Community.
Article 3: Belgium is made up of three regions: The Walloon Region, the Flemish Region, and the Brussels region.
Article 4: Belgium has four linguistic regions: The French-speaking region, the Dutch-speaking region, the bilingual region of Brussels Capital, and the German-speaking region. Each «commune» (county borough) of the Kingdom is part of one of these linguistic regions.
Article 5: The Walloon region is made up of the following provinces: The Walloon Brabant, Hainault, Liege, Luxemburg, and Namur. The Flemish region is made up of the following provinces: Antwerp, the Flemish Brabant, West Flanders, East Flanders, and Limburg.
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
division of powers among the centre and the States
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
distribution of financial resources
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
methods of resolving inter-State disputes
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Imagine that you were to rewrite the provisions regarding federalism. Write an essay of not more than 300 words making your suggestions about:
appointment of Governors
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Which of the following should be the basis for the formation of a State? Why?
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The majority of people from the States of north India−Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar—speak Hindi.
If all these States are combined to form one State, would it be in tune with the idea of federalism? Give arguments.
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List four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the central government than the State government.
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Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?
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President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State whether any of the following conditions are a fit case for imposition of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.
- √ Two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the opposition is demanding the dismissal of the State government.
- √ The kidnapping of young children for ransom is on the rise. The number of crimes against women is increasing.
- √ No political party has secured a majority in the recent elections of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs from the other parties may be lured to support a political party in return for money.
- √ Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.
- √ More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.
- √ In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.
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Write True / False against the following statement.
The President cannot send back an amendment bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
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Write True/False against the following statement.
Elected representatives alone have the power to amend the Constitution.
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Write True / False against the following statement.
The Parliament can amend any section of the Constitution.
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