Question

Which of the following statements is not the federal characteristic of the constitution?

• A. Division of powers between the union and states.
• B. Independent supreme court as a federal court.
• C. The upper House of the parliament represents the states of the union.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

None of the above.

There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.

The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution. So the existence and authority of each tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed.

Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government. The highest court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.