Federal systems across the globe are full of contradictions. They are both individually unique and yet respond to similar objectives and expectations in a constantly changing environment. This dynamic is illustrated by developments in two large federal systems—India and the USA—that have tried to deal with dramatic differences within their population as they search for ways to make democratic principles come alive. While differences between the two systems are clear, examining both sets of players and pressures can prove to be useful to students of both settings.
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