Federalism in India and the United States

The video discusses the concept of federalism, comparing the Indian and American constitutions. It explains federalism as a system with two sets of governments, central and state, and contrasts it with a unitary government. The video details the division of powers and responsibilities between these governments, emphasizing the autonomy and power-sharing in federal systems. It highlights the similarities between Indian and American federal structures, noting the balance of power and the role of central and state governments.

What is the primary feature of federalism as discussed in the context of Indian and American constitutions?

• A single centralized government

• Two sets of governments

• No government at all

• Multiple independent governments

From which Latin word is 'federal' derived, and what does it mean?

• Fidelis, meaning faithful

• Fidas, meaning agreement

• Fiducia, meaning trust

• Fideles, meaning loyal

Why did India opt for a federal setup instead of a unitary government?

• To centralize power

• To address local issues effectively

• To follow the British model

• To reduce the number of governments

In a federal government, what is the role of the central government?

• To oversee local police administration

• To handle defense and foreign policy

• To manage local education policies

• To manage local marriage laws

What is the term used to describe the two levels of government in a federal system?

• Single polity

• Dual polity

• Multiple polity

• Unified polity

How are powers distributed between the Union and state governments in India?

• No clear division

• State governments have more power

• Union government has more power

• Equally divided

What happens if both the central and state governments make laws on the same issue?

• A new law is created

• State law prevails

• Central law prevails

• Both laws are void

What is one reason for decentralizing power in a federal system?

• To increase central control

• To address local issues more effectively

• To reduce the number of laws

• To simplify governance

What is a major similarity between the federal systems of India and the United States?

• Both have only state governments

• Both have no central government

• Both have strong central and autonomous state governments

• Both have a single government

How many states does the United States have in its federal system?

• 29

• 35

• 50

• 7