Federalism

Question

Think which of the following statements would be correct. State why.

1. Federalism enhances the possibility of people from different regions to interact without the fear of one's culture being imposed upon them by others.

2. Federal system will hinder easier economic transaction between two different regions that have distinct types of resources.

3. A federal system will ensure that the powers of those at the centre will remain limited.

Answer

1. Federalism enhances the possibility of people from different regions to interact without fear of one's culture being imposed upon them by others. The statement is correct because in federalism, the federal government is a system in which the totality of governmental powers is divided and distributed by the National Constitution between central government and the government of the individual states or other territorial sub-divisions of which the federation is composed.

2. It will not happen. As the resources are of distinct types, federalism will give impetus to the economic transaction amongst the different regions.

3. Certainly the federalism implies more powers to the constituting unit of federation.

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Some More Questions From Federalism Chapter

Majority of people from the States of north India-Rajasthan, Madhya, Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar speak Hindi. If all these states are combined to form one state, would it be in tune with the idea of federalism? Give arguments.

Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?

What role is played by judiciary in Federalism of India?

Which factors play important role in making successful to Federalism? If it fails what can happen very harmful for the people of that country?

Write a short note on the distribution of powers in the Indian Federation.

Explain federal characteristics of the Indian Constitution.
Or
Mention three federal features of the Indian Constitution.

Indian Constitution is the mixture of Unitary and Federal forms of Government. Explain.