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Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is taken from the USA's constitution?
Question

Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is taken from the USA's constitution?

A.

Removal of Supreme Court Judges

B.

Parliamentary Privileges

C.

Prerogative Writs

D.

Cabinet System

Correct option is A

The correct answer is A) Removal of Supreme Court Judges.

Explanation:
The provision for the removal of Supreme Court judges in the Indian Constitution is derived from the USA's Constitution. According to Article 124(4) of the Indian Constitution, judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by impeachment on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity, a procedure similar to that followed in the United States. In the USA, Supreme Court judges are removed through the impeachment process initiated by the House of Representatives and tried in the Senate.

Information Booster:

  • In the Indian system, the process of removal of judges involves both houses of Parliament: a motion for impeachment is introduced in either house, and it must be supported by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.
  • Judicial independence is a key feature in both the Indian and U.S. systems, with the aim of ensuring that judges can make decisions free from political influence.

Additional Knowledge:

  • Parliamentary Privileges: Parliamentary privileges are derived from the British Constitution. These privileges ensure the freedom of speech within the Parliament and protect members from any legal actions or liability for their actions and statements made in the course of parliamentary proceedings.

  • Prerogative Writs: The provision for prerogative writs is borrowed from the British Constitution. These writs are available for enforcing fundamental rights under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution and are similar to the powers exercised by the British monarchy.

  • Cabinet System: The Cabinet System of government, which includes the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is derived from the British Constitution. It forms the executive branch of the government, where the real power rests with the Cabinet.

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