Although the pressure groups can be distinguished in a variety of ways (including local/ national / transnational groups and temporary/ permanent groups), the most common distinctions are as...
The differences and similarities between Pressure Groups and Political parties are as follows: Differences While the Pressure groups seek to exert influence, political parties seek to win power...
A pressure group refers to any interest group that has members with common interests and these members making joint efforts to pressurise the formal political system to protect...
Article 355 entrusts the duty upon Union to protect the states against “external aggression” and “internal disturbance” to ensure that the government of every State is carried on...
In terms of law making powers, the constitution has done more favour to parliament than in states. It has kept state laws out of extra-territorial operation (article 245);...
As per article 245, subject to this constitution, parliament can make laws for whole or part of territory of India. Territory of India includes states, UTs and other...
Clause 1 of article 245 says- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India...
Till 1967, the relations between centre and states continued to be quite smooth because congress was in power both at the centre and most of the states. After...
The implications of emergencies on centre-state financial relations are as follows: During National Emergency During national emergency under article 352, the President can modify the distribution of revenues...
There are certain provisions in the constitution on ‘immunity from mutual taxation’. These are as follows: Exemption of Central Property from State Taxation The property of Centre is...
Regarding borrowings by states and centre; the following are specific provisions in the constitution. The Central government can borrow either within India or outside India upon the security...