Why did our constitution-makers not mention the word federalism in Constitution? Did they not know about federalism? Or did they wish to avoid talking about it?
Important Questions on Federalism
Pokharan, the place where India conducted its nuclear tests, lies in Rajasthan. Suppose the Government of Rajasthan was opposed to the Central Government's nuclear policy; could it prevent the Government of India from conducting the nuclear tests?
Suppose the Government of Sikkim plans to introduce new textbooks in its schools. But the Union Government does not like the style and content of the new textbooks. In that case, does the state government need to take permission from the Union Government before launching the textbooks?
Suppose the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa have different policies on how their state police should respond to Naxalites. Can the Prime Minister of India intervene and pass an order that all the Chief Ministers have to abide by?
Identify the names of three States in that have been changed later.
Identify any three States which have been carved out of bigger States.
Here are two cartoons showing the relationship between Centre and States. Should the State go to Centre with a begging bowl? How can the leader of a coalition keep the partners of government satisfied?
