Question

Ques.1 Distinguish between unitary form of government and federal form of government.
Ques.2 Distinguish between parliamentary form of government and presidential form of government.​

Answer 1

In a federal form of government, the central government shares its powers with the various constituent units of the country. For example, in India, power is divided between the government at the Centre and the various State governments.

In a unitary form of government, all the power is exercised by only one government. For example, in Sri Lanka, the national government has all the powers.

Answer 2

1. Unitary Form Of Government
2. Federal Form Of Government

1. In unitary system, there is only one level of government.
2. In a federal system, there is decentralization of power i.e. central level, state level, etc.

1. In a unitary system, the power is centralized in the hands of the central government and every order passed by it has to be enacted.
2. In a federal system, a state government has its own powers.

1. In a federal system, criteria of dual citizenship may exist.
2. In unitary system, there is no system of dual citizenship