Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of a federal system of government?

Accepted Answer

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Usually, a federation has two levels of government: one is the government for the entire country that is responsible for a few subjects of common national interest

Question 2

Which of the following countries has a federal system of government?

Accepted Answer

India has a federal system of government. The Constitution of India provides for a division of powers between the Union government and the State governments, along with an independent judiciary to resolve disputes and interpret the constitution, which are key features of federalism.

Question 3

In a federal system, the conflict between the center and the states is resolved by whom?

Accepted Answer

In a federal system, an independent judiciary acts as an umpire in case any dispute arises between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers. The courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.

Question 4

Which article of the Indian Constitution outlines the federal structure and relations between the Union and the States?

Accepted Answer

Part XI of the Indian Constitution, specifically from Article 245 to 255, deals with the legislative relations between the Union and the States, establishing the fundamental framework of Indian federalism.

Question 5

What type of federation is formed when independent states come together to form a bigger unit, such as the USA?

Accepted Answer

When independent states come together on their own to form a bigger unit, it is known as a 'coming together' federation. In this type of federation, all the constituent states usually have equal power and are strong vis-à-vis the federal government.