We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? 1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited. 2. In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2. Statement 1 is correct: Indian Parliamentary system is based on constitutional supremacy, hence power of the Parliament to legislate is limited. Whereas, the British Model is based on Parliamentary sovereignty. So, as regards the legislation, the British Parliament is supreme. Statement 2 is correct: In India, the Supreme Court has judicial review powers and can examine the constitutionality of parliamentary laws and amendments. Under Article 145(3), Cases involving substantial constitutional questions can be referred to a Constitution Bench . This also ensures that Parliament operates within constitutional limits and cannot amend the Basic Structure (Kesavananda Bharati case, 1973). In Britain, the scenario is different, here Parliament is supreme, and no court can question or strike down its laws. Unlike India, there is no concept of judicial review over parliamentary legislation, making Parliament's decisions final and legally unchallengeable. Difference between INDIAN & BRITISH MODELS INDIAN MODEL BRITISH MODEL  Republican system: Head of State

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