K.C. Wheare, in his book "Federal Government," described the Indian Constitution as "quasi-federal." This term highlights that India has features of both a federal system (division of powers, written constitution, independent judiciary) and a unitary system (strong centre, single citizenship, emergency powers).
Which of the following critics used the term "Quasi-Federal" for the Indian system of government ?
Asked in RO ARO pre 2023 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Trends and Challenges in Indian Federalism: Political, Administrative, and Financial aspects)
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