Understanding Federal and Unitary Systems

The video tutorial introduces federalism, explaining it as a system where power is divided between a central authority and regional governments. It contrasts federalism with unitary systems, using Belgium and Sri Lanka as examples. The tutorial details the roles of constituent units and levels of government, highlighting the independence of state governments in federal systems. It concludes with a comparison of federal and unitary governments, noting that federal systems have multiple levels of government with constitutionally defined powers, unlike unitary systems where the central government holds all power.

What is the vertical division of power?

• Power shared among different countries

• Power shared among different political parties

• Power shared among different levels of government

• Power shared among different branches of government

In Belgium, what change was made to the constitution regarding the powers of the central and state governments?

• Powers of the central government were given to the state governments

• Central government retained all powers

• State governments were abolished

• State governments were made subordinate to the central government

What type of system does Sri Lanka have?

• Unitary system

• Confederal system

• Parliamentary system

• Federal system

How is power divided in a federal system?

• Among different political parties

• Between the central authority and various constituent units

• Among different countries

• Among different branches of government

What are the constituent units in a federal system?

• States and union territories

• Cities and towns

• Villages and districts

• Countries and continents

Who is responsible for printing currency notes in a federal system?

• Private banks

• Central government

• State government

• Local government

In a federal system, who is responsible for the defense of the country?

• Private security firms

• State governments

• Central government

• Local governments

In a unitary system, who holds the majority of the power?

• Constituent units

• State governments

• Local governments

• Central authority

Which of the following countries has a federal form of government?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Japan

• India

In a unitary system, to whom is the state government answerable?

• Central government

• Constituent units

• Local government

• International bodies