Understanding Federalism
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Which function of the Gram Sabha is primarily focused on financial accountability?

  • Discussing and approving the annual budget (correct)
  • Reviewing the performance of gram panchayat
  • Discussing community problems
  • Raising villagers' demands
  • What role does the Gram Sabha play in community problem-solving?

  • Directing schemes to state-level authorities
  • Providing solutions after discussing problems (correct)
  • Enforcing laws at the village level
  • Collecting taxes for local development
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of the Gram Sabha?

  • Executing development projects directly (correct)
  • Reviewing the gram panchayat's performance
  • Raising demands from villagers
  • Discussing the annual budget
  • Which of the following best summarizes the purpose of raising demands in the Gram Sabha?

    <p>To ensure the gram panchayat addresses community needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Gram Sabha contribute to participatory governance?

    <p>By involving citizens in budget discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Gram Panchayat's performance is NOT typically reviewed by the Gram Sabha?

    <p>Personal conduct of panchayat members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential outcome of discussions held in the Gram Sabha?

    <p>Action plans addressing local issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of village governance, what is a critical function of the Gram Sabha in relation to the gram panchayat?

    <p>Reviewing performance and accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Gram Sabha is accurate?

    <p>It serves as a platform for villagers' grievances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a primary responsibility of the Gram Sabha concerning its members?

    <p>Monitoring the effectiveness of local governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Federalism Overview

    • Federalism is a system of governance where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units (states).
    • In a unitary government, the central government holds more power than local entities, whereas in federalism, central and state governments operate independently.

    Types of Federalism

    • Coming Together Federation: Independent states unite voluntarily to form a federation.
    • Holding Together Federation: A large country maintains unity by distributing power among various subunits while retaining central control.

    Federalism in India

    • India is not officially referred to as a federation in its constitution, yet operates on federal principles.
    • Key features of Indian federalism include:
      • A division of legislative powers among the central and state governments.
      • Three lists categorize subjects: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.

    Legislative Powers in India

    • Union List: Contains 100 subjects including defense, foreign affairs, and banking.
    • State List: Comprises 62 subjects, such as police and agriculture.
    • Concurrent List: Includes 47 shared subjects like education and adoption.
    • Subjects not on any list are termed "Residuary Subjects" (e.g., information technology).

    State Powers Variation

    • Not all Indian states have the same level of power; some jurisdictions enjoy special powers.
    • Small areas under central authority cannot be termed as states, with exceptions like Goa and Delhi.

    Success Factors of Indian Federalism

    • States are formed based on linguistic demographics, honoring majority languages.
    • Regionally accepted languages include Hindi, and English retains status as an official language until its cessation in 1965.
    • Political flexibility promotes peaceful coexistence among diverse language communities.

    Decentralization in India

    • Historically, state-central relationships were weak, with regional parties gaining strength post-1930s.
    • Decentralization involves redistributing power from state governments to local levels.
    • Panchayati Raj system enables local governance through Gram Panchayats.

    Gram Panchayat

    • Composed of Sarpanch and ward council members (1-51 members based on population).
    • Requires a minimum population of 25000 for 21 members; populations below this may merge to form a group Gram Panchayat.

    Gram Sabha

    • Represents direct democracy where all voting age residents participate.
    • Supervises Gram Panchayat, discussing and approving budgets, raising villagers’ demands, and addressing community problems.

    Functions of Gram Sabha

    • Reviews performance of the Gram Panchayat.
    • Discusses and approves the annual budget.
    • Raises demands for the local community.
    • Provides a forum for discussing problems and solutions.

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    This quiz explores the concept of federalism, comparing it with unitary forms of government. Learn about the structure, powers, and functions of different levels of government within a federal system. Test your knowledge on how federalism operates and its implications for governance.

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