What are the key features of the Indian political system as enshrined in the Constitution
Discuss the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and fundamental rights as outlined in the Indian Constitution.
1. **Federalism**:
- Division of powers between the central government and state governments.
- Lists delineating subjects of exclusive jurisdiction for both levels of governance.
- Framework for cooperation through concurrent list subjects.
- Dispute resolution mechanisms via the Inter-State Council.
- Clear division of powers among the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches.
- Checks and balances to prevent abuse of power.
- Independence of each branch to ensure accountability.
- Judiciary as the guardian of the Constitution to uphold the rule of law.
- Guarantees individual freedoms and rights.
- Restrictions on arbitrary state actions to protect citizens.
- Enable citizens to seek legal remedy for rights violations.
- Enforceable in courts for protecting citizens against executive and legislative actions.
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