Understanding Federalism in Modern Democracies

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What is federalism?

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

What term is commonly used to refer to the vertical division of power among different levels of government?

Federalism

What are the main focus areas of the chapter on federalism in India?

The main focus areas are the theory and practice of federalism, federal constitutional provisions, policies and politics strengthening federalism, and the role of local government as the third tier of Indian federalism.

What changes were made in the Constitution of Belgium to strengthen regional governments?

<p>One of the key changes made in the Constitution of Belgium was to reduce the power of the Central Government and give these powers to the regional governments. Regional governments existed in Belgium earlier, but the powers were enhanced and could be withdrawn by the Central Government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key contrast between Belgium and Sri Lanka in terms of power distribution?

<p>One key contrast is that the Constitution of Belgium reduced the power of the Central Government and empowered regional governments, while in Sri Lanka, the power distribution may be different.</p> Signup and view all the answers