What procedure is required under Article 368 to amend provisions relating to the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Special majority of Parliament and ratification by legislatures of not less than half of the States
- Step 1: Examine the proviso to Article 368(2) governing federal provisions.
- Step 2: Matters listed in the proviso (such as election of President, representation of States in Parliament, Lists in Seventh Schedule) alter the federal balance.
- Step 3: They require a special majority of each House (two-thirds present and voting, plus majority of total membership) AND ratification by resolutions of at least half of the State legislatures.
Answer
Special majority of Parliament and ratification by legislatures of not less than half of the States.
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