CHAPTER-2 FEDERALISM
QUESTION-4
Q.4 What is the main difference between a federal form of government
and a unitary one? Explain with an example.
ANSWER:
Ans.: Differences between a federal government and a unitary
government is as follows:
a) In a federal form of government, the central government shares its
powers with the various Constituent units of the country whereas In
unitary form of government either there is only one level of government
or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government
b) In the federal form of government, the central government cannot order
the state government to do something or take any action whereas the
central government can pass on orders to the provincial or the local
government
c) Examples of central government are India, USA and Canada
Whereas, examples of unitary government are China, U.K, France