QUESTION 13
GS2
15 marks
India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Examine the basic principles on which Indian and US political systems rest.
ExamineGo into the details, test each point against evidence, and conclude on what it shows.
Demand-wise check
- 1Common: written constitution, democracy, federalism, judicial review, fundamental rights, rule of law≈50 words
- 2Differences: presidential vs parliamentary; strict separation vs fusion; dual vs single citizenship; strong vs 'holding together' federation; rigid vs flexible amendment≈50 words
- 3Judicial review scope≈50 words
- 4Conclusion≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Common tenetsDifferences tableConclusion
Where marks usually go
- No side-by-side with the US presidential, dual-citizenship system
- No table
Draw this
- Table: India vs USA on executive, separation of powers, federation, citizenship, amendment, judicial review
Value addition
- FactThe US Constitution has 27 amendments since 1789; India's over 100 since 1950.Constitutions
- ThinkerAmbedkar called the Indian federation a 'Union' because states have no right to secede.Constituent Assembly Debates
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- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 9 ↗Same syllabus reference
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