Two main characteristics of government of India act 1935 are given as follows :
1. A detailed Act:
There were 451 Sections and 15 Schedules in the Act of 1935, but it lacked an introduction. The British parliament had never drafted such a large Act before.
2. Supremacy of British parliament:
In this Act, the provincial assembly or federal legislature was given no right to make any type of change in the executive or legislature. The British parliament kept all related powers with itself. The central and provincial legislatures could recommend an amendment under some specific limitations. In this way, the governance remained in the hands of the British parliament.