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+-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | M. LAXMIKANTH: KEY PILLARS | +-----------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | [Part I: Constitutional Framework] | | ├── Historical Background (1773–1947 Acts) | | ├── Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) | | └── Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties | | | | [Part II: System of Government] | | ├── Parliamentary vs. Presidential Systems | | └── Federal System & Center-State Relations | | | | [Part III & IV: Executive & Legislature] | | ├── Union: President, Prime Minister, Parliament | | └── State: Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature | | | | [Part V: Judiciary] | | └── Supreme Court, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------+ 1. Constitutional Framework Parliament | | └── State: Governor
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