Federalism

Which among the following is an example of the unitary system of government?

• Belgium

• Sri Lanka

• Both Belgium and Sri Lanka

• No e of the above

Which of the following statements are true about the federalism system of government?

• a) Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country.

• b) In federalism, there is usually more than one level of government for the entire country.

• c) In federalism, there will be a government at the level of provinces or states that look after much of the day-to-

• d) All of the above.

______ made the shift from a unitary to a federal system of government.

• Sri Lanka

• Belgium

• Both Belgium and Sri Lanka

• No e of tha above

Which of the following statements is true about the unitary system of government?

• Under the unitary system, either there is only one level of government, or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government.

• The central government can pass on orders to the provincial or local government.

• State government has powers of its own for which it is not answerable to the central government.

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of ‘holding together’ federations?

• India

• USA

• Switzerland

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of ‘coming together’ federations?

• Spain

• Belgium

• USA

• All of the above

Power to interpret the Constitution is with the:

• Centre Government

• State Governments

• Judiciary

• None of the above