Features and Types of Federalism

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Features and Types of Federalism: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Unitary System of Government, Federal System of Government, Key Features of Federalism & Kinds of Federations etc.

Important Questions on Features and Types of Federalism

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Look at the world map given below and answer the following question.

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Which of the following deductions can DEFINITELY be made from the map? 

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Which country made a shift from Unitary to Federal system of governance?

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Which of the following countries have a unitary form of government?

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Which of the following countries is an example of 'Coming Together' federation?

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An extent to which a governing body has the power to make decisions is known as:

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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

 

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Which of the following are the features of Federal Governmnet?

I. Unwritten Constitution

II. Division of Powers

III. Single Citizenship

IV. Independent Judiciary

 

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In a way, the federal form of Government is in contrast to:

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Which country among the following is not a permanent member of  the UN security council?

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Which of the following have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government?

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What is the area called over which someone has legal authority?

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Which of the following is an example of Holding together federation?

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Which of the following is an example of coming together federation?

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Which of the following is true regarding the unitary system of government? 

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Belgium shifted its power from Unitary to which form of government?

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The balance of power between the central and the state government depends mainly on which context?

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Which of the following is/are the objectives of federal system?

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Which of the following is the system of government in which there is a division of power between a central authority and various constituent units of the country?

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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.

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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.