Question

1. what are the dual objectives of federalism ?2. how can the basic principle of the indian constitution be changed ?3. what role does the judiciary play in a federalism ?

Answer 1

• In a Federalism, powers are divided between central and state governments
• The dual objectives of federalism is to safeguard, protect and promote unity in the country and its corresponding regions like states, union territories
• There should be a balance of power between these two forms of government
• It is not very easy to change Indian Constitution as it has many procedures that has to be followed by both Houses of Parliament
• Any amendment that has to be passed requires 2/3 majority from both Houses and it has to be ratified by Legislatures of States
• Judiciary plays an important role in federalism
• It checks, solve the disputes, supervise the procedures, implementation of Constitutional principles in both the governments