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Understanding Federalism

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In what way did the Belgian Constitution change in 1993?

It granted constitutional power to regional governments, independent of central government. (correct)

It eliminated regional governments.

It increased the powers of the central government.

It merged the central and regional governments.

Which of the following governments maintains all the power in Sri Lanka, according to the text?

The federal government.

The national government. (correct)

There is a balance of power between all government branches.

The regional governments.

What is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government, according to the text?

All power is held by a single central authority.

Regional entities have no power.

Power is divided between a central authority and regional jurisdictions. (correct)

Power is shared equally across all levels of society.

What is the typical structure of government under a federal system, as described in the text?

<p>Composed of two levels of government with both having independent powers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Tamil leaders in Sri Lanka with regards to the government system?

<p>To transition to a federal system of government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Federalism

A system where power is divided between a central authority and regional governments, each with independent powers.

Unitary System

A system where the central government holds most power, with limited autonomy for regional governments.

Transition from Unitary to Federal

A change in government structure where power shifts from the central government to regional governments.

Constitutionally Granted Powers

Regional governments that are granted constitutional powers, independent of the central government.

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Regional Autonomy

The desire of some groups to have greater autonomy and control over their affairs within a larger system.

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Federalism

Federalism is a government system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller constituent units.
Usually, a federation has two levels of government: one for the entire country and others for provinces or states.
The central government handles national interests, while state governments handle local matters.
Both levels of government are independent of each other.
Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form of government in 1993.
Sri Lanka is currently a unitary system, but some Tamil leaders want it to become federal.
Only about 25 of the world's 193 countries are federations, but their citizens represent 40% of the global population.

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Explore the concept of federalism, a government system where power is shared between central and state authorities. Learn about the implications of federalism in countries like Belgium and Sri Lanka, and discover how this system affects governance and representation worldwide.