Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution act as a limitation on the absolute legislative sovereignty of the Parliament? 1. Fundamental Duties of citizens 2. Division of power under federalism 3. Power of judicial review by the higher judiciary Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 945
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Explanation
Parliamentary sovereignty in India is limited by several factors. Federalism divides legislative powers between the Union and the States, thereby restricting Parliament's authority. Judicial review allows the Supreme Court and High Courts to declare laws unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution. Fundamental Rights also act as a check on legislative arbitrariness. However, Fundamental Duties are civic and moral obligations for citizens and do not place any constitutional limitations on the sovereignty of the Parliament.