Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of these countries is an example of ‘holding together federation’?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is India.
Key Points
- Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central body and different constituent units of the country.
- There are mainly two kinds of routes through which federations have been formed.
- Holding together federations.
- Coming together federations.
- In holding together federations a large country is dividing its power between the constituent states and the national government.
- India is an example of ‘holding together federation’
- Countries like Spain and Belgium are the other examples of holding together federations.
- The central government tends to be more powerful in holding together federations.
- In coming together federations independent States coming together on their own to form a bigger unit, so that by pooling sovereignty and retaining identity they can increase their security.
- Countries like the USA, Switzerland, and Australia are examples of coming together’ federations.
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