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A unitary system of government is a sovereign state governed as a ______ entity.
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.
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 ______.
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.
According to A.V.DICEY, the habitual exercise of supreme legislative authority is by one ______ power.
According to Garner, in a unitary system the whole power of government is conferred by the constitution upon a ______ central organ.
According to Garner, in a unitary system the whole power of government is conferred by the constitution upon a ______ central organ.
A unitary form of government is suitable for ______ countries.
A unitary form of government is suitable for ______ countries.
In a unitary government, there is no conflict of authority and ______.
In a unitary government, there is no conflict of authority and ______.
A unitary government will make prompt decisions and take ______ action.
A unitary government will make prompt decisions and take ______ action.
The Indian Constitution establishes a dual polity consisting of the ______ and the states.
The Indian Constitution establishes a dual polity consisting of the ______ and the states.
The articles of the Constitution are written and cannot be easily changed without due parliamentary ______.
The articles of the Constitution are written and cannot be easily changed without due parliamentary ______.
The Constitution divided the powers between the Centre and the states in terms of the Union List, State List and ______ List.
The Constitution divided the powers between the Centre and the states in terms of the Union List, State List and ______ List.
The ______ of the Constitution ensures that no laws can violate its principles.
The ______ of the Constitution ensures that no laws can violate its principles.
Bicameralism provides for a ______-house legislature.
Bicameralism provides for a ______-house legislature.
A merit of the federal form of government is the reconciliation of local autonomy with national ______.
A merit of the federal form of government is the reconciliation of local autonomy with national ______.
Distribution of powers checks the ______ of central government.
Distribution of powers checks the ______ of central government.
A federal government is weaker when compared to the ______ government.
A federal government is weaker when compared to the ______ government.
The amendment to the 1987 Montreal Protocol focuses on protecting the ______ layer.
The amendment to the 1987 Montreal Protocol focuses on protecting the ______ layer.
Developed countries must take action to reduce the use of HFCs, which are ______ times worse than CO2.
Developed countries must take action to reduce the use of HFCs, which are ______ times worse than CO2.
The legally-binding deal aims to phase out the production and consumption of ______.
The legally-binding deal aims to phase out the production and consumption of ______.
By 2019, the US must slash their use of HFCs by ______ percent from 2011-2013 levels.
By 2019, the US must slash their use of HFCs by ______ percent from 2011-2013 levels.
By 2036, developed countries are required to reduce HFCs by ______ percent.
By 2036, developed countries are required to reduce HFCs by ______ percent.
The agreement was finalized during the climate summit in the Rwandan capital of ______.
The agreement was finalized during the climate summit in the Rwandan capital of ______.
Representatives from some nations expressed concern that countries like India and Pakistan would begin the ______ later than others.
Representatives from some nations expressed concern that countries like India and Pakistan would begin the ______ later than others.
The elimination of HFCs could potentially reduce global warming by ______ degrees by 2100.
The elimination of HFCs could potentially reduce global warming by ______ degrees by 2100.
Collaborative ______ is the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority to manage a nation’s affairs.
Collaborative ______ is the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority to manage a nation’s affairs.
Governance embraces all of the ______ – good and bad – that societies use to distribute power.
Governance embraces all of the ______ – good and bad – that societies use to distribute power.
Governance affects how social and economic ______ are managed within a country.
Governance affects how social and economic ______ are managed within a country.
In Kigali, envoys from nearly 200 nations reached an agreement to phase out potent ______ gases.
In Kigali, envoys from nearly 200 nations reached an agreement to phase out potent ______ gases.
The agreement reached in Kigali aims to curb global ______ warming.
The agreement reached in Kigali aims to curb global ______ warming.
The goal is to reduce emissions by ______ percent by 2032 from 2024-2026 levels.
The goal is to reduce emissions by ______ percent by 2032 from 2024-2026 levels.
Effective governance also includes being ______ and risk-taking.
Effective governance also includes being ______ and risk-taking.
Governance is often about being ______ and intentional in decision-making.
Governance is often about being ______ and intentional in decision-making.
All men and women have opportunities to improve or maintain their ______.
All men and women have opportunities to improve or maintain their ______.
Processes and institutions produce results that meet needs while making the best use of ______.
Processes and institutions produce results that meet needs while making the best use of ______.
All men and women should have a voice in ______.
All men and women should have a voice in ______.
Decision-makers in government, the private sector, and civil society organizations are accountable to the ______.
Decision-makers in government, the private sector, and civil society organizations are accountable to the ______.
This accountability differs depending on the organizations and whether the decision is ______ or external.
This accountability differs depending on the organizations and whether the decision is ______ or external.
A characteristic of good governance includes ______ in administration.
A characteristic of good governance includes ______ in administration.
Creating awareness through street play or exhibition is an example of encouraging people to think ______.
Creating awareness through street play or exhibition is an example of encouraging people to think ______.
An independent press plays a vital role in ensuring ______ free politics and administration.
An independent press plays a vital role in ensuring ______ free politics and administration.
The parliamentary system of government in India operates on the basis of ______ and real executives.
The parliamentary system of government in India operates on the basis of ______ and real executives.
In India, the executive is responsible to the ______ house of Parliament.
In India, the executive is responsible to the ______ house of Parliament.
The ______ is considered the real executive in India's parliamentary system.
The ______ is considered the real executive in India's parliamentary system.
The founding fathers of India preferred the British parliamentary system due to its greater sense of ______.
The founding fathers of India preferred the British parliamentary system due to its greater sense of ______.
The federal institution that oversees the implementation of constitutional provisions is the ______.
The federal institution that oversees the implementation of constitutional provisions is the ______.
In the USA, the form of government is ______.
In the USA, the form of government is ______.
The major country that does not have a single, written constitution is the ______.
The major country that does not have a single, written constitution is the ______.
The ______ features of the Indian Constitution include elements that support both unitary and federal principles.
The ______ features of the Indian Constitution include elements that support both unitary and federal principles.
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Federal Government
Federal Government
A system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, like states.
Bicameralism
Bicameralism
A legislative system with two houses or chambers, often an Upper and Lower house.
Division of Powers
Division of Powers
Distribution of powers between the Centre and states as outlined in the Constitution.
Union List
Union List
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State List
State List
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Concurrent List
Concurrent List
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Merits of Federalism
Merits of Federalism
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De-Merits of Federalism
De-Merits of Federalism
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Unitary Form of Government
Unitary Form of Government
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Central Government
Central Government
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Administrative Divisions
Administrative Divisions
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Merits of Unitary Government
Merits of Unitary Government
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Conflict of Authority
Conflict of Authority
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Small Countries
Small Countries
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Quick Decisions
Quick Decisions
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A.V. Dicey's Definition
A.V. Dicey's Definition
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Collaborative Governance
Collaborative Governance
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Types of Governance
Types of Governance
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Political Authority
Political Authority
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Economic Authority
Economic Authority
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Administrative Authority
Administrative Authority
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Distribution of Power
Distribution of Power
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Public Resources Management
Public Resources Management
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Global Agreements
Global Agreements
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Montreal Protocol
Montreal Protocol
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Developed countries
Developed countries
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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
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Reduction targets
Reduction targets
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Climate summit
Climate summit
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Global warming impact
Global warming impact
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Transition timeline
Transition timeline
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Kigali agreement
Kigali agreement
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Parliamentary System Features
Parliamentary System Features
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Reasons for British System Preference
Reasons for British System Preference
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Federal Institution Oversight
Federal Institution Oversight
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U.S. Government Type
U.S. Government Type
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Country Without Written Constitution
Country Without Written Constitution
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Definition of Government
Definition of Government
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Unitary Features of Indian Constitution
Unitary Features of Indian Constitution
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Equity
Equity
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Good Governance Characteristics
Good Governance Characteristics
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Participation
Participation
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Accountability
Accountability
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Transparency
Transparency
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Corruption-free Politics
Corruption-free Politics
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Independent Press
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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency
Effectiveness vs. Efficiency
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