History of federalism in India Period of Cooperative federalism 1950 – 1960 Maximum cooperation between Centre and State. Just after India’s independence. Nehru enjoyed the confidence of the nation. It was also a period of Congress dominance over the centre as well as the States. Except on the issue of formation of new States, the […]
Federalism 1 of 2
Definition Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Ex. Central government and State government. Features 1) 2 or more levels of government2) Though the different levels govern the same citizens, each has its own “jurisdiction” for administration, taxation, legislation […]
Judiciary 2 of 2
Appointments Chief Justice of India Chief Justice of India (CJI) is appointed by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers in consultation with the judges of Supreme court and High courts, if necessary. It was convention that the senior most judge of the Supreme Court would be appointed Chief Justice. This convention […]
Judiciary 1 of 2
Definition Judiciary – an institution empowered to administer justice – a system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. – provides a system for settlement of disputes. – protects people’s rights. Your browser is not able to display frames. Please visit the mind map: JUDICIARY slideshow on Mind […]
Legislature 3 of 3 – Process, Committees and Instruments of Control
Go to Legislature 1 of 3 Go to Legislature 2 of 3 Legislative Process Introduction The first reading consists of the bill being introduced along with an explanation of its aim and purposes Consideration 1) After the second reading, a bill may be – referred to a select committee or – circulated for public response […]
Executive 1 of 2
Meaning The executive is the part of the government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state. It is called executive because it is in charge of the ‘execution’ of the policies of the government. Thus, when we talk about ‘the government’, we usually mean the executive. Functions 1. Responsible […]
Executive 2 of 2
POLITICAL EXECUTIVE President The President is the Head of the State. Has mostly nominal and ceremonial powers. Election The president is not elected directly by the ordinary citizens, but by MLAs and MPs. That way, though he’s not directly elected, he’s seen as representative of the whole nation Period: 5 yearsCan be removed by impeachment. […]
