Role of Rajya Sabha in India’s Federal Set-up

Constitutional Provisions: Article 80 of the Constitution talks about Rajya Sabha.

Role of Rajya Sabha in India’s Federal Setup

  • Bicameralism is necessary for a federal constitution to give representation to the units of the federation i.e., states.
  • Rajya Sabha thus represents a crucial component of the constitutional checks and balances scheme, in addition to the commonly identified examples of responsible government and judicial review.
  • Rajya Sabha act as a revisionary house to keep a check on the hasty legislation that could be passed by the lower house under populist pressures.
  • Rajya Sabha acts as a deliberative house which enables the members to debate ....
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