MODEL PAPER - 2 [2026] — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Features of Federalism :
i. There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
ii. Different tiers of government govern the same citizen, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific maters of legislation, taxation and administration.
iii. The jurisdictions of the respective levels of government are specified in the constitution.
iv. Constitution's fundamental provisions cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government.
v. Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.
vi. Sources of reserve for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.