How does policy review in the Rajya Sabha strengthen federal democracy?

Correct answer: State perspectives and longer discussion get space in national law-making

Correct answer: A. The Rajya Sabha is called the Council of States because it represents the states at the Union level. When a policy or bill is discussed there, members can raise concerns about how it will affect different states and regions. Its members also provide a second opportunity for careful discussion, examination and criticism of proposals passed by the Lok Sabha. This does not mean that the Rajya Sabha represents state governments in exactly the same way as a state assembly, but it gives federal concerns an important place in national law-making. B is wrong because the Rajya Sabha cannot dissolve state governments. C is wrong because a budget is a public financial plan, not private property. D is wrong because judicial appointments are not made solely by the Rajya Sabha. Memory cue: “Council of States = states’ voice plus a second review.”