Question

The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as. 'Assertion' and the other as 'Reason'. Read both the statements carefully and answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): ln federalism, there is a division of powers between the centre and the States.
Reason (R): The legislation is not invalid merely because it incidentally encroaches upon matters which have been assigned to another organ.

विकल्प

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A

• A is true but R is false

• A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A

Explanation:

Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A. A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state and local governments. The Constitution of the United States established the federal system, also known as federalism. Under federalism, each level of government has sovereignty in some areas and shares powers in other areas. For example, both the federal and state governments have the power to tax. Only the federal government can declare war. There are three distinct activities in every government through which the will of the people are expressed-the the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of the government. However, there is no rigid separation of powers. The executive is a part of the legislature. It is responsible to the legislature for its actions and also it derives its authority from the legislature. India, since it is a parliamentary form of government, therefore it is based upon intimate contact and close coordination among the legislative and executive wings.