Question

What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one ? Explain with an example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Differences between a federal government and a unitary government is as follows:

a) In a federal form of government, the central government shares its powers with the various Constituent units of the country whereas in unitary form of government either there is only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government

b) In the federal form of government, the central government cannot order the state government to do something or take any action whereas the central government can pass on orders to the provincial or the local government

c) Examples of central government are India, USA and Canada Whereas, examples of unitary government are China, U.K. France

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Answer 2

Answer:

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.

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