Quiz on Federalism

What is federalism?

• A system where power is shared between central and state governments

• A system where only local governments have power

• A system where all power is held by the central government

• A type of government with no divisions of power

Which of the following countries is an example of a federal political system?

• China

• India

• France

• Japan

What does the Union List in the Indian Constitution include?

• Subjects of national importance

• Subjects of local importance

• Subjects only for state governments

• Subjects of common interest

Which tier of government is responsible for local administration in India?

• Central Government

• State Government

• National Government

• Local Government

What is the main difference between federal and unitary systems of government?

• Federal systems have multiple levels of government

• Unitary systems have more levels of government

• Federal systems do not have a central government

• Unitary systems allow states to have their own laws

What is the purpose of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution?

• To list subjects for both Union and State Governments

• To list subjects that are not important

• To list subjects only for State Governments

• To list subjects only for the Central Government

Which of the following is a feature of federalism?

• One level of government

• No constitution is required

• All states have equal power

• Power is shared between different levels of government

What is the role of the judiciary in a federal system?

• To oversee elections

• To manage local governments

• To interpret the constitution and resolve disputes

• To create laws

What is decentralization in the context of federalism?

• Transferring power to local governments

• Eliminating state governments

• Increasing the power of the central government

• Consolidating power at the central level

Which of the following statements is true about the Indian Constitution?

• It only recognizes the central government

• It provides for a three-tier system of government

• It allows for unilateral changes by the central government

• It does not mention federalism