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Describe any three features of Indian Federalism.
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The Indian Union is based on the principles of federalism-
1. As per the constitution, a multi-tier system of govt- the Union or the Central govt and the State govt have been provided. Panchayats and municipalities represent the third tier.
2. The Union Government and the State Governments were given a clear threefold division of legislative authority under the Constitution.
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Union List-
Subjects of
national importance
such as defence, foreign affairs, banking, communications, and currency.
Uniformity is essential
to govern these matters.
Only the Union government
is
responsible
to
make and amend laws
for these subjects in Union List.
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State List-
Subjects of
State and local importance
are included. Police, trade, commerce, agriculture, and irrigation are a few main subjects.
Only the State govt
of a
particular state
can
form laws
about these subject matters.
- Concurrent List - Subjects of mutual interest to both- the Union and the State govt are included. Education, forests, trade unions, marriage, adoption, and succession are a few main subjects.
3. Independent courts and interpretation of the Constitution- The judiciary plays an important role in the implementation of constitutional provisions and procedures. In case of any dispute about the division of powers, the High Courts and the Supreme Court decide the case.
