Which of the following features limit the absolute sovereignty of the Indian Parliament? 1. Written nature of the Constitution 2. System of judicial review 3. Federal system of government Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 843
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Explanation
Unlike the British Parliament, the Indian Parliament is not a completely sovereign body. Its powers are limited and restricted by: 1. The Written Constitution: The Constitution is supreme, and Parliament cannot legislate beyond constitutional limits. 2. Judicial Review: The judiciary (Supreme Court and High Courts) has the power to declare laws passed by Parliament unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution or the Basic Structure. 3. Federal System: Legislative powers are distributed between the Union and States, restricting Parliament's domain primarily to the Union and Concurrent lists under normal circumstances.