Class 11 Political Science - HARYANA
Federalism
The chapter 'Federalism' in Class 11 Political Science explores the institutional design of the Indian Constitution, focusing on how power is divided between the central government and the state governments. Students learn about the federal system, federal features of the Indian Constitution, the distribution of legislative powers through the Union, State, and Concurrent lists, and the role of the judiciary in resolving disputes. This chapter is vital for Haryana Board (BSEH) exams as it forms the base for understanding Indian polity, governance, and Centre-State relations, frequently featuring in both short-answer and long-answer questions.
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Federalism
A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units like states or provinces.
Division of Powers
The constitutional distribution of legislative subjects into Union List, State List, and Concurrent List as per the Seventh Schedule.
Bi-cameralism
A legislature with two houses, such as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ensuring states have representation at the national level.
Independent Judiciary
An impartial court system, with the Supreme Court at the apex, that acts as the guardian of the Constitution and resolves disputes between governments.
Special Provisions
Constitutional provisions under Article 371 and others that grant special status or autonomy to certain states in India due to distinct social and historical circumstances.
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Board Exam Info
In the Haryana Board (BSEH) Class 11 Political Science examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Students can expect 1-mark objective questions, 2 or 3-mark short answer questions, and sometimes a 5-mark long answer question regarding the key federal features of the Indian Constitution or Centre-State relations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is India a purely federal state?
What happens if there is a conflict between a Central law and a State law on a Concurrent List subject?
According to the Indian Constitution, the Central law prevails over the State law in case of a repugnancy or conflict.
Why does the Indian Constitution provide more power to the Centre?
It was done by the makers of the Constitution to maintain the unity, integrity, and socio-economic development of a diverse nation.
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