THE UNION LEGISLATION -1

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What type of democracy does India have?

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Representative democracy.

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What is the supreme governing body in India?

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The Parliament.

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What does the Lok Sabha represent?

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The people of the country.

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What does the Rajya Sabha represent?

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The federation of states and the Union Territories.

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What is the meaning of the word 'federation'?

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Derived from the Latin word ‘Foedus’ which means treaty.

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Does the Constitution of India explicitly use the term 'federation'?

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No, the term federation is not used in the Constitution.

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What does a federal setup in India entail?

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Dual government with well-defined powers and functions.

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What defines the powers and functions of the State and Central Government in India?

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Part XI of the Constitution.

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From where do both Central and State Governments draw their claims to govern?

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From the same Constitution.

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What is one of the important features of a federal setup?

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Written Constitution.