The exact balance of power between the central and the state government varies from one federation to another. 

Which of the following are the features of the federal government?

(I) Two or multi-levels of government             

 (II) Single citizenship 

(III)  Judiciary have  separate power                     

(IV)  Fusion of legislature and executives

Which of the following are the features of Federal Governmnet?

I. Unwritten Constitution

II. Division of Powers

III. Single Citizenship

IV. Independent Judiciary

Though only $25$ of the world's $193$ countries have federal political systems, their citizens make up $40 \%$ of the world's population. Most of the large countries of the world are federations. Can you notice an exception to this rule in this map?

Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct option

1. Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between different organs of the government.
2. Federalism is a system of government where power is divided among different levels of government.
3. Horizontal sharing of power is federalism.

Some Nepalese citizens were discussing the proposals on the adoption of federalism in their new constitution. This is what some of them said:

Khag Raj: I don't like federalism. It would lead to the reservation of seats for different caste groups as in India.

Sarita: Ours is not a very big country. We don't need federalism.

Babu Lal: I am hopeful that the Terai areas will get more autonomy if they get their own state government. 

Ram Ganesh: I like federalism because it will mean that powers that were earlier enjoyed by the king will now be exercised by our elected representatives.

A. If you were participating in this conversation what would be your response to each of these?

B. Which of these reflect a wrong understanding of what federalism is?

C. What makes India a federal country?

Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct option

1. In a unitary system of government, there is only one level of government.
2. In a unitary system of government, the subunits are subordinate to the central government.
3. In a unitary system of government, the central government can pass orders for the local governments to follow.