FEDERALISM

1) The distinguished feature of federal government is

• National government gives some power to the provincial government

• Power is distributed among judiciary.

• Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government.

• Governmental power is divided between different levels of government.

2) Select the countries that follow coming together federal system

• The USA, China, Australia

• India, Spain, Belgium, Canada

• China and India

• The USA Switzerland, Australia

3) What is the basic idea behind decentralization of power? Consider the following statements.

i) To take away power from local level

ii) To introduce democracy at grassroots level

iii) To centralize power at union level

iv) To empower the local government

• (i), (ii) and (iii)

• (i), (ii) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iv) only

• only (iv)

4) Why have the subjects like defence, foreign affairs, banking etc; been introduced in the Union list.

i) These subjects are of local importance.

ii) Require a uniform policy for execution.

iii) These subjects are of national importance.

iv) Require a separate policy of each subject.

• (ii) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iii)

• (i) and (ii)

• (i) and (iv)

5) What was the key change made in the constitution of Belgium?

i) Increase the power of the central government

ii) Transfer of powers to the regional government

iii) Reduce the power of the central government

iv) Reduce the power of the regional government

Choose the appropriate option:

• (i), (ii) and (iv)

• (i), (ii) and (iii)

• (i) and (iii)

• (ii) and (iii)

6. The area over which someone has legal authority

• Federation

• domain

• jurisdiction

• geographical boundaries

7. Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form of Government from the year

• 1990

• 1992

• 1993

• 1994

8. In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state on a subject in the concurrent list

• The state government’s view prevails.

• The central government’s view prevails.

• Both laws prevail within their respective jurisdictions.

• The Supreme Court has to give its decision

9. Classify the following statements as federal and unitary form of government. (You should write Federal or Unitary)

a) There should be two or three levels of government.

b)The central government is entitled to take away the power of the states.