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What is the primary purpose of the federal setup in a country with diverse religions and races?
What is the primary purpose of the federal setup in a country with diverse religions and races?
- To limit the powers of the state governments.
- To centralize all governmental functions.
- To maintain unity among people. (correct)
- To promote a single national identity.
Which of the following best describes the 'Dual Government' system?
Which of the following best describes the 'Dual Government' system?
- A single government that oversees multiple districts.
- Separate governments for local and state issues.
- A union government for the whole country and state governments for each state. (correct)
- Only a central government managing all affairs.
How are the powers divided between the National and State governments?
How are the powers divided between the National and State governments?
- National government has control over all finances.
- Only the central government has legislative power.
- Each state has the same powers as the central government.
- Powers are divided into legislative, administrative, and financial responsibilities. (correct)
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the context of the government structure?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the context of the government structure?
In what way do state governments operate in relation to the Central government?
In what way do state governments operate in relation to the Central government?
Flashcards
Federal Setup
Federal Setup
A system where the country is divided into two levels of government: the federal government and the state governments.
Dual Government
Dual Government
Two separate political systems, the central government representing the entire country and state governments representing individual states.
Division of Powers
Division of Powers
The distribution of legislative, administrative and financial powers between the central government and state governments.
Supremacy of Government
Supremacy of Government
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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Study Notes
Federal Setup
- Federal system has dual government
- National government and state governments
- Important to keep people united in diverse countries
- Two sets of political entities
- Division of powers between states and central government
- State governments have their own laws
- Central government also has laws
- State governments and central governments have independent powers
- Powers are derived from the constitution
Division of Powers
- State governments and central governments have their own legislative powers
- Administrative powers are divided
- Financial powers are also divided between the central and state government
Supremacy of the Constitution
- State and central governments derive their powers from the constitution
- The constitution is the final authority, resolving disputes
- An independent body resolves disputes between central and state governments
Supreme Court
- Role is as the final interpreter and guardian of the constitution
- Supreme Court settles disputes between the central and state governments
- It also settles disputes between different states
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