Federalism in Practice
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What percentage of the world's population lives in the 25 countries with federal political systems?

  • 60%
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 40% (correct)

    • Which of the following is typically true about large countries regarding political systems?

  • Most large countries are federations. (correct)
  • Most large countries are unitary states.
  • Large countries rarely have complex political systems.
  • All large countries have the same political system.

    • How many countries in the world operate under a federal political system?

  • 40
  • 193
  • 50
  • 25 (correct)

    • What is an exception to the rule about large countries typically having a federal system?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary geographic distinction made in the content?

    <p>Countries are classified by their political systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options lists only countries known to have federal political systems?

    <p>Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do federations play in representing the world’s population?

    <p>They contribute significantly to the total world population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographical feature is highlighted in discussing the exception of large countries having a federal system?

    <p>Oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Union List contain?

    <p>Subjects of national importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Indian Constitution is correct?

    <p>It declares India as a Union of States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge faced by countries like Belgium and Sri Lanka in managing diversity?

    <p>Political integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who alone can make laws related to the subjects mentioned in the Union List?

    <p>Union Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Constitution include a three-fold distribution of legislative powers?

    <p>To address the needs of federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event led to the establishment of a unified constitution for India?

    <p>The partition of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is the Indian Union based on?

    <p>Federalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is related to the management of diversity in large countries like India?

    <p>Conflict between different levels of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the first route of federations?

    <p>It involves states coming together voluntarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT listed as an example of the first route of federations?

    <p>Belgium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for fundamental provisions of the constitution to be changed?

    <p>Consent from both levels of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the second route of federations?

    <p>It involves a country dividing power among states and a national government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following countries are the powers of different levels of government divided in a 'holding together' federation?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the courts play in the context of federations?

    <p>They act as umpires for interpreting the constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is typical of 'coming together' federations?

    <p>Equal power among constituent states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies the constitutional guarantee of government tiers?

    <p>They have specified jurisdictions outlined in the constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the rise of regional political parties during this period?

    <p>Conflict over language policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a coalition government?

    <p>A government formed by multiple parties joining for a common agenda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major demand from non-Hindi speaking States regarding language use?

    <p>To continue using English for official purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about coalition governments is correct?

    <p>They tend to face challenges in keeping all partners satisfied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the Central Government to the demands of the non-Hindi speaking States?

    <p>To continue the use of English along with Hindi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of challenges might a leader of a coalition government face?

    <p>Balancing the interests of multiple parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred around 1965 regarding language policies?

    <p>A decision to stop using English for official purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did major national parties need to enter into alliances with regional parties?

    <p>To gain a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the Government of Rajasthan prevent the Government of India from conducting nuclear tests?

    <p>No, because national defense is under the jurisdiction of the Union Government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the Government of Sikkim need permission from the Union Government to launch new textbooks?

    <p>No, education is a state subject and does not need federal approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the Prime Minister of India enforce a unified policy for state police responses to naxalites?

    <p>No, police is a state subject and each state sets its own policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for the success of federalism in India?

    <p>The respect for diversity and nature of democratic politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has changed in India's political map from 1947 to 2019?

    <p>New states have been created, and some old states have vanished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary factor for the success of federalism?

    <p>Constitutional provisions combined with democratic politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about state boundaries in India is true?

    <p>State boundaries have been efficiently restructured to accommodate diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does federalism rely on besides constitutional provisions?

    <p>The relationship between state and central governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Federalism in practice

    • Though only 25 of the world’s 193 countries have federal political systems, they represent 40% of the global population.
    • Most of the large countries in the world are federations, with the exception of China.
    • Two routes lead to the formation of a federation:
      • Independent states coming together and pooling sovereignty to increase security (e.g., USA, Switzerland, Australia)
      • A large country dividing its power between states and a national government (e.g., India, Spain, Belgium)
    • The Indian Constitution establishes a three-fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union and State Governments.
      • The Union List: Subjects of national importance like defense, foreign affairs, banking, communications, currency. The Union Government has exclusive power to make laws for these subjects.
      • The State List: Subjects of regional or local importance like agriculture, education, police, local government. States have the power to make laws on these subjects.
      • The Concurrent List: Subjects of common concern like education, forest, trade unions. Both Union and State governments can make laws for these subjects.
    • The Indian Constitution has provisions for the creation of new states, changing boundaries and names, and ensuring representation of various regions.
    • India experienced a rise of regional political parties and a shift towards coalition governments at the center, where no single party holds a majority in the Lok Sabha.

    Cartoons representing the relationship between the center and states

    • The first cartoon depicts a state leader going to the center with a begging bowl, representing the need for states to seek funding and support from the central government.
    • The second cartoon shows the leader of a coalition government struggling to satisfy all the coalition partners, highlighting the potential challenges in maintaining a cohesive coalition.

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