Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

$\Large\underline\mathbb{FEDERAL \: GOVERNMENT}$

➠In a federal system, power is, divided at different levels.For example:- At the Government level among the executive, legislature and Judiciary.At the government level among the central government, state government and local government.Each level of government and its organs are free to work in its own jurisdiction.

➠There are two or more levels of government.

➠Sub units are not subordinates to central government.

➠State government is not answerable to central government for its own powers.

➠Example :- India, Canada and Germany.

$\Large\underline\mathbb{UNITARY \: GOVERNMENT}$

➠In the Unitary form of government, all the powers are rested in the hands of national government and the central government pass on orders to the provincial or local government.

➠There is one level of government.

➠Subunits are subordinate to central government.

➠Central government can pass the orders for provincial or local government.

➠Example :- China,Japan and U.K.