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A unitary system of government is a sovereign state governed as a ______ entity.

single

In a unitary form of government all authority and power is vested in a ______ center.

single

Examples of Unitary Form of governments are England, France, Japan and ______.

Sri Lanka

According to A.V.DICEY, the habitual exercise of supreme legislative authority is by one ______ power.

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According to Garner, in a unitary system the whole power of government is conferred by the constitution upon a ______ central organ.

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A unitary form of government is suitable for ______ countries.

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In a unitary government, there is no conflict of authority and ______.

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A unitary government will make prompt decisions and take ______ action.

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The Indian Constitution establishes a dual polity consisting of the ______ and the states.

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The articles of the Constitution are written and cannot be easily changed without due parliamentary ______.

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The Constitution divided the powers between the Centre and the states in terms of the Union List, State List and ______ List.

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The ______ of the Constitution ensures that no laws can violate its principles.

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Bicameralism provides for a ______-house legislature.

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A merit of the federal form of government is the reconciliation of local autonomy with national ______.

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Distribution of powers checks the ______ of central government.

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A federal government is weaker when compared to the ______ government.

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The amendment to the 1987 Montreal Protocol focuses on protecting the ______ layer.

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Developed countries must take action to reduce the use of HFCs, which are ______ times worse than CO2.

<p>1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

The legally-binding deal aims to phase out the production and consumption of ______.

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

By 2019, the US must slash their use of HFCs by ______ percent from 2011-2013 levels.

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By 2036, developed countries are required to reduce HFCs by ______ percent.

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The agreement was finalized during the climate summit in the Rwandan capital of ______.

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

Representatives from some nations expressed concern that countries like India and Pakistan would begin the ______ later than others.

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The elimination of HFCs could potentially reduce global warming by ______ degrees by 2100.

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Collaborative ______ is the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority to manage a nation’s affairs.

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Governance embraces all of the ______ – good and bad – that societies use to distribute power.

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Governance affects how social and economic ______ are managed within a country.

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In Kigali, envoys from nearly 200 nations reached an agreement to phase out potent ______ gases.

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

The agreement reached in Kigali aims to curb global ______ warming.

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The goal is to reduce emissions by ______ percent by 2032 from 2024-2026 levels.

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Effective governance also includes being ______ and risk-taking.

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Governance is often about being ______ and intentional in decision-making.

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All men and women have opportunities to improve or maintain their ______.

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Processes and institutions produce results that meet needs while making the best use of ______.

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All men and women should have a voice in ______.

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Decision-makers in government, the private sector, and civil society organizations are accountable to the ______.

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This accountability differs depending on the organizations and whether the decision is ______ or external.

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A characteristic of good governance includes ______ in administration.

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Creating awareness through street play or exhibition is an example of encouraging people to think ______.

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An independent press plays a vital role in ensuring ______ free politics and administration.

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The parliamentary system of government in India operates on the basis of ______ and real executives.

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In India, the executive is responsible to the ______ house of Parliament.

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The ______ is considered the real executive in India's parliamentary system.

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The founding fathers of India preferred the British parliamentary system due to its greater sense of ______.

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The federal institution that oversees the implementation of constitutional provisions is the ______.

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In the USA, the form of government is ______.

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The major country that does not have a single, written constitution is the ______.

<p>United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ features of the Indian Constitution include elements that support both unitary and federal principles.

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Flashcards

Federal Government

A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, like states.

Bicameralism

A legislative system with two houses or chambers, often an Upper and Lower house.

Division of Powers

Distribution of powers between the Centre and states as outlined in the Constitution.

Union List

List of subjects on which only the central government can legislate.

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State List

List of subjects on which only state governments can legislate.

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Concurrent List

Subjects on which both the central and state governments can legislate.

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Merits of Federalism

Advantages include local autonomy, administrative efficiency, and checks on central power.

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De-Merits of Federalism

Disadvantages include the potential for weaker central power and complexities in governance.

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Unitary Form of Government

A sovereign state governed as a single entity with supreme central authority.

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Central Government

The highest level of government in a unitary system with significant powers.

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Administrative Divisions

Regions under the control of the central government in a unitary state.

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Merits of Unitary Government

Advantages of unitary systems, including quick decision-making and clarity of authority.

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Conflict of Authority

A situation in governance where different authorities have overlapping powers, causing confusion.

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Small Countries

Nations that benefit from a unitary government due to simpler administrative needs.

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Quick Decisions

The ability of a unitary government to act swiftly without multiple layers of approval.

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A.V. Dicey's Definition

Describes unitary government as habitual supreme power exercised by a single central organ.

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Collaborative Governance

The exercise of authority by different entities to manage a nation's affairs collaboratively.

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Types of Governance

Methods used by societies to distribute power and manage resources, both good and bad.

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Political Authority

The power to make decisions regarding the governance of a state.

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Economic Authority

The control over economic resources and policy within a country.

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Administrative Authority

The organizational aspects of governance that manage public administration.

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Distribution of Power

The way power is allocated among different groups in society.

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Public Resources Management

The way society allocates and manages its shared resources for the public good.

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Global Agreements

Decisions made by nations to address global issues like climate change collectively.

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Montreal Protocol

An international treaty to protect the ozone layer by phasing out harmful substances.

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Developed countries

Rich nations obligated to reduce HFCs faster than developing ones.

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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Greenhouse gases that are significantly more harmful than CO2.

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Reduction targets

Developed countries must cut HFCs by 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036.

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Climate summit

A global gathering to discuss and address climate change issues.

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Global warming impact

Eliminating HFCs could lower global temperatures by 0.5 degrees.

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Transition timeline

Developing nations will phase out HFCs later, after developed nations.

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Kigali agreement

A legally binding deal adopted to phase out HFCs globally.

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Parliamentary System Features

Nominal and real executives, executive responsible to the lower house, Prime Minister as real executive.

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Reasons for British System Preference

Founding fathers preferred it due to familiarity, responsibility, and Indian society's diversity.

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Federal Institution Oversight

Judiciary oversees the implementation of Constitutional provisions and procedures.

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U.S. Government Type

The form of government in the U.S. is Presidential, not Parliamentary.

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Country Without Written Constitution

The United Kingdom does not have a single written constitution.

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Definition of Government

An organization governing a community, making and enforcing laws.

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Unitary Features of Indian Constitution

Key features include a strong central authority and administrative unity.

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Equity

The principle that all individuals should have equal opportunities to improve well-being.

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Good Governance Characteristics

Key traits include participation, accountability, and transparency in decision-making.

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Participation

Involvement of individuals in the decision-making process, directly or through representatives.

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Accountability

The obligation of decision-makers to answer for their actions to the public and stakeholders.

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Transparency

Openness in governance processes, allowing stakeholders to see decision-making criteria and results.

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Corruption-free Politics

A political system where decisions are made fairly without misuse of power or resources.

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Independent Press

Media that operates without government control, providing unbiased information to the public.

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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency

Effectiveness is achieving desired results, while efficiency is using resources wisely.

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