Federalism

Question 1

What is a federal govt

Answer 1

A federal govt is one in which powers are divided between national and regional governments by the constitution itself and both operate in their respective jurisdiction

Question 2

Countries with unitary model of govt

Answer 2

Britain
France
Japan
China
Italy
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
Spain etc

Question 3

Countries with federal gov

Answer 3

US
Switzerland
Australia
Canada
Russia
Brazil
Argentina

Question 4

The term Federation is derived from what?

Answer 4

Latin word foedus meaning, treaty or agreement

Question 5

A federation can be formed in two ways

Answer 5

One- by way of integration- a number of military week or economically backward states come together to form a big and strong union. As for example, the US

2. By way of disintegration.- a big unitary state is converted into a federation by granting autonomy to the province is to promote regional interest. For example, Canada

Question 6

The Indian federal system is based on which model

Answer 6

Canadian model

Question 7

The Indian federation resembles the Canadien Federation in what ways

Answer 7

1. In its formation that is by the way of disintegration.
2. In its difference to the term union.
3. In its centralising tendency that is wasting more powers in the centre.

Question 8

How many subjects are there in the union ,state and concurrent list?

Answer 8

Union list- hundred subjects
State list - 61 subjects
Concurrent list - 52