Question

Which one of the following elements is not essential for a federal government?

• A. Independent Judiciary
• B. Written Constitution
• C. Centralisation of Power
• D. Supremacy of the constitution

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Centralisation of Power

• To prevent conflicts between the centre and the State, there is an independent judiciary to settle disputes. The judiciary has the powers to resolve disputes between the central government and the States on legal matters about the division of power.
  
• The details of dual system of government are generally spelt out in a written constitution, which is considered to be supreme and which is also the source of the power of both sets of government.
  
• The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.