Unitary vs Federal Government Concepts

The video tutorial discusses the differences between unitary and federal forms of government. It explains how power is distributed in each system, with unitary governments centralizing power and federal governments dividing it between central and state authorities. The tutorial also explores India's unique government structure, which combines elements of both systems, and highlights the constitutional provisions that define this structure.

What is the primary difference between unitary and federal forms of government?

• Unitary government has a single central authority.

• Federal government has no central authority.

• Federal government has a single central authority.

• Unitary government divides power among states.

In a unitary form of government, who holds the ultimate power?

• Local authorities

• Judiciary

• State governments

• Central government

How are changes implemented in a unitary form of government?

• By state government approval

• By executive order from the center

• Through local body decisions

• Through public referendum

In a federal form of government, how is power distributed?

• To local authorities only

• Only to the central government

• Between central and state governments

• Equally among all citizens

What is a key feature of a federal government?

• There is no written constitution.

• Power is divided between central and state governments.

• Amendments are very difficult to make.

• Power is concentrated in the central government.

Which form of government is described as having a 'dual power' system?

• Unitary

• Federal

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

What is a common feature of both unitary and federal governments?

• Both divide power among local authorities.

• Both have no written constitution.

• Both can delegate power to states or local bodies.

• Both have a single central authority.

Who described India as a 'mixture of unity and federalism'?

• Professor KC Day

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• BR Ambedkar

According to the Supreme Court of India, what is the nature of India's government structure?

• Monarchical

• Completely decentralized

• Federal with a strong bias towards centralization

• Unitary

What does the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution deal with?

• Division of powers between central and state governments

• Judicial appointments

• Election procedures

• Emergency provisions