Federalism
Q & A
Q1: Define federalism.
Answer: A system of government where power is divided between centre and states is called federalism.
Q2: Is India a federal country? Name other countries which practice federalism?
Answer: India has federal government. Other examples of federal government are USA and Switzerland.
Q3: What are the factors that led to the formation of federalism?
Answer: Factors which led to formation of federation are:
- Idea of national unity.
- Common economic interest.
- Amicable solution to common problem
- Need to have considerable defense and international prestige.
Q4: Name the types of federalism.
Answer:
- Coming together federations
- Holding together federations
