“The Union’s expanding footprint in concurrent and State subjects signals a shift from cooperative to controlled federalism”. Examine the constitutional scheme of legislative distribution. Analyse recent sectoral centralisation trends. Suggest mechanisms to safeguard federal spirit.

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“The Governor is not a mechanical signatory but a constitutional check on hasty legislation”. Analyse this statement. Evaluate its consistency with the principle of representative democracy.

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