of Indian Constitution Indian Constitution differs greatly from the concept of federalism followed in the classical federal Constitutions like the United States . Single Constitution India possesses only one Constitution that caters to the needs of administration both in the Centre and States. Like the United States the individual States possess their own Constitution in addition to the national Constitution. .
Single Citizenship There is only one citizenship, exists in India, i.e. national citizenship. In the United States the citizens are endowed with both national and State citizenships. .
Flexibility of Constitution Indian Constitution is partially flexible. Some of the provisions of the Constitution can be carried out by a simple majority in the Parliament. There are important differences between Union of States and Territory of India. Union of State refers to the twenty eight states and Central Government.
Territory of India means: . Twenty Eight States . Eight Union Territories . Acquired Territory (Any territory acquired by India like Pondicherry, Daman Diu after they became part of India and before they were made Union Territories)