Question

Distinguish between Coming Together and Holding Together type of federations.

Answer 1

Answer:

'Coming together' federation is nothing but independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger state or country. Holding together federation is nothing but the division of powers between the states of the country and central government of that country.

Answer 2

Coming together and holding together

Explanation:

Coming together federation:

1. Germany, France, Italy are examples of  coming together federations.
2. 'Coming together' federation is nothing but independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger state or country. Like Germany, France and other European countries formed the European Union.
3. All the constituent States usually have equal power and are strong vis-à-vis the federal government in coming together federation.

Holding together federation:

1. England, Ireland and Netherlands are examples of  holding together federations.
2. Holding together federation is nothing but the division of powers between the states of the country and central government of that country. Like England, Ireland and Netherlands forming the Great Britain.
3. The central government tends to be more powerful vis-à-vis the states in holding together federation.