Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
Contrast a federal system at government with a unitary set up with example |
| Answer» In a\xa0federal\xa0form of\xa0government, the central\xa0government\xa0shares its powers with the various constituent units of the country. For\xa0example, in India, power is divided between the\xa0government\xa0at the Centre and the various State\xa0governments. In a\xa0unitary\xa0form of\xa0government, all the power is exercised by only one\xa0government.Difference:\xa0(i)\xa0Unitary government has only one level of government whereas a federal government has two or more levels of government.\xa0(ii)\xa0In unitary government, the sub-units are subordinate to the centre, whereas in a federation, central government cannot encroach on the rights of state governments.\xa0(iii)\xa0In unitary system, centre can order the sub-units which cannot happen in federation.\xa0A federation is preferred because:\xa0(i)\xa0It helps in making administration effective and efficient.\xa0(ii)\xa0It helps to accommodate all diverse groups. | |