Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
1. The US constitution, in all its provisions, looks to an” indestructible union composed of indestructible states “ while on the other hand India is a “indestructible union of destructible state”. Compare and contrast. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article presents to us in detail the constitutional modalities of US system.
Key Demand of the question:
One has to differentiate the US and India models of constitution of the Union and its States.
Directive:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain the provisions of Indian constitution with respect to Union and State.
Body:
Start by explaining in detail why the Electoral College still has powers to choose President in the United States. Discuss the fact the idea that state legislatures have the power to decide on who gets to elect the president of America.
Discuss the Indian constitutional mechanism, compare and contrast the two, present points to justify the either mechanisms.
Explain the flaws associated with either of the systems.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance of both as applied to their respective systems.
